William Tart (Swedish)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Swedish William Tart recipe for a sweet and nutty dessert
in Pastry

Prep

60 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

4 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 white cake layers ( ~6.7 in , ~17 cm )
26 ounces custard
1 pear , rub seed & core , cut into small bits . Sugar syrup marinate them
17 ounces cream
8 7/8 ounces almond paste
3 1/2 ounces almonds ( roasted shaved , or minced )
1/16 - 1/3 ounce almond paste , ornaments ( optional )
2/3 ounce sugar
2/3 ounce liquid glucose
3 1/2 ounces cream
3 1/2 ounces dark baking chocolate
2/3 ounce unsalted butter , room temperature

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
603
Sugar
38g
Fat
37g
The William Tart is a Swedish pastry that is often served on special occasions. The cake is made of three layers of sponge that are soaked in sugar syrup, filled with custard, whipped cream mixed with almond paste and roasted almonds, and decorated with shaved almonds and almond paste ornaments. The chocolate glaze on top of the cake provides a rich and smooth contrast to the nutty and fruity cake layers. The William Tart is a sweet and satisfying dessert that is perfect for celebrations or as a treat for yourself.

Instructions

1.Cut the cake layers to fit a 7-inch (18cm) cake pan, place one layer at a time in the pan and brush with sugar syrup.
2.Spread the pear bits and custard evenly on top of the second layer of cake.
3.Whisk the cream to a foam consistency, mix with almond paste and spread evenly on top of the custard.
4.Chop the roasted almonds, mix with ornaments of almond paste and sprinkle on top of the whipped cream.
5.Cover with the third layer of cake and brush with sugar syrup once again.
6.Heat the cream, sugar, and glucose in a saucepan until it boils.
7.Pour the hot mixture over chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.
8.Whisk in butter and let the mixture cool.
9.Evenly pour chocolate glaze on top of the cake spreading it with a spatula.
10.Decorate the William Tart with almond paste. Let cool in the refrigerator for a few hours until it sets.

PROS

The William Tart has a balanced sweetness with the combination of custard, whipped cream, and marinated pears.

The almond paste adds a nutty flavor and texture to the cake which is highlighted by the roasted and shaved almonds.

It is a great dessert to prepare ahead of time for a group gathering.

CONS

The recipe can be time-consuming with multiple layers and steps involved.

The cake is high in calories and sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.

It contains almond paste which can be an allergen for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The marinated pears in the William Tart provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
Almonds have healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium, vitamin E, and antioxidants that contribute to heart health and support brain function.

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