Description
Tahini & Banana Brûlée Tart is a sophisticated yet comforting dessert that pairs the nuttiness of tahini with ripe bananas in a silky custard, all nestled in a buttery tart crust and topped with a crisp caramelized sugar layer.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150 g)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (115 g)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups or 340 g)
- 1/2 cup tahini (120 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 g) for brûlée topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the egg yolk and add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough and press it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim excess dough and prick the base with a fork.
- Bake the crust at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, tahini, sugar, eggs, cream, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the filling is set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool the tart completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar evenly over the top and caramelize using a kitchen torch until golden and crisp.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- A kitchen torch gives the best brûlée finish; broiler can be used as an alternative.
- You can make the tart a day in advance and brûlée just before serving.
- Substitute cardamom for cinnamon for a different flavor profile.
- Top with sesame seeds or banana slices for garnish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
