This delicious tart combines the warm, spiced flavors of Speculoos with the richness of cream cheese and whipped cream. The base is a soft and tender dough made from milk, butter, sugar, and flour, providing a perfect foundation for the filling. The Speculoos cream, a blend of egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, milk, and Speculoos spread, offers a delightful spiced flavor. The tart is filled with a smooth cream cheese layer, whipped with sugar and cream for a light and airy texture. Garnished with Speculoos spread and fresh strawberries, this tart is both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty.
Why You'll Love This
- Warm Speculoos Flavor: Brings a comforting spiced taste to the tart.
- Creamy and Rich Texture: The combination of cream cheese and whipped cream creates a luxurious mouthfeel.
- Elegant and Fresh Garnish: Strawberries add a burst of freshness and color.
- Perfect for Next-Day Serving: Flavors develop more fully when left to set overnight.
Ingredients:
- Dough:
- 70ml milk
- 7g instant yeast
- 30g butter
- 1 egg
- 40g granulated sugar
- 220g flour
- Speculoos Cream:
- 2 egg yolks
- 50g granulated sugar
- 16g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 45g cornstarch
- 75ml milk
- 75g Speculoos spread
- 450ml milk
- Cream Layer:
- 200g cream cheese
- 16g stabilizer for whipping cream (klopfix)
- 40g granulated sugar
- 250ml cream (unwhipped)
- Garnish:
- 125g Speculoos spread
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
- Prepare Dough: Mix milk, yeast, butter, egg, and sugar. Add flour to form a dough. Let it rise.
- Speculoos Cream: Cook egg yolks, sugars, cornstarch, and milk until thick. Stir in Speculoos spread. Cool and add to dough base.
- Cream Layer: Whip cream cheese with sugar, stabilizer, and cream until stiff. Spread over Speculoos cream.
- Bake and Chill: Bake the tart until set. Refrigerate overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with Speculoos spread, strawberries, and whipped cream.
Enjoy this Speculoos Cream Tart, a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with both flavor and presentation!