Recipe

Strawberry Basil Tart with Avocado Ice cream

Strawberry Basil Tart with Avocado Ice cream

Photo by Ger-Nis

Serves 8

  1. Puree avocados, lime juice, whole milk and sugar in a blender until very smooth in texture.

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  2. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and whisk in heavy cream until combined.

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  3. Chill the mixture for a few hours in the refrigerator and then follow the instructions for your ice cream maker.

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  1. Mix together flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl until combined well. Using your hands, add butter and crumble into the flour (a food processor can also be used) until the crust mixture resembles a coarse meal.

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  2. Add the egg yolk and the tequila, and mix together gently until dough is moist.

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  3. Form dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.

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  4. Meanwhile mix together strawberries, sugar, Cointreau, orange zest and juice and the basil leaves. Let soak for at least an hour.

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  5. Roll out dough on a floured surface until it forms a large circle about 16 inches in diameter. ice cream will make it for you. Place rolled dough on a large, thick, greased cookie sheet with sides or, better yet, a large, greased cast iron pan.

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  6. Place berries in a big pile in the center of the dough, reserving liquid.

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  7. Fold dough up all around the pile of berries leaving a big hole at the top like a shallow volcano. Pour a little of the liquid in the top and reserve a little for the end.

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  8. Bake in a preheated oven 375° for about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and crispy. Drizzle finished tart with the remainder of the juice from the berries.

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1 Comment on Strawberry Basil Tart with Avocado Ice cream

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Hi, this sounds amazing and unique. I will make the tart sometime I promise but in the meantime I am going to make the ice cream, and serve with strawberries and fresh basil. Thanks so much!

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