An elegant dessert starring The Carolina Honey Bee Companyâs Lavender-Infused Honey
At The Carolina Honey Bee Company, we believe that great desserts start with great ingredients. Our Lavender-Infused Honey isnât just sweetâitâs fragrant, floral, and crafted with care right here in the Carolinas. And when it comes to elevating a dessert? It doesnât get more luxurious than this:
Lavender-Infused Honey CrÚme Brûlée Tart with a Pistachio Crust.
This isnât your average custard tart. Itâs a dessert that belongs at a garden party, on a wedding table, or as the final note of an unforgettable dinner.
đŻ Why We Love It
Instead of infusing cream with dried lavender, we let our lavender-infused wildflower honey do all the heavy lifting. The result is a delicate yet deeply flavorful custardâsweet, smooth, and subtly floralâwith no extra steps or steeping required. Paired with a buttery pistachio crust and a crisp brĂ»lĂ©ed sugar top, this tart is as show-stopping as it is simple to make.
đž Ingredients
Pistachio Shortcrust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- œ cup shelled pistachios (finely ground)
- Πcup powdered sugar
- Πtsp sea salt
- œ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1â2 tbsp ice water
Lavender-Honey Custard:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- â cup Carolina Honey Bee Co. Lavender-Infused Honey
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Brûlée Topping & Garnish:
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- Optional: edible flowers, crushed pistachios, or a sprig of lavender for garnish
đ§ How to Make It
Step 1: Make the Pistachio Crust
Combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, and ground pistachios in a food processor. Pulse in cold butter until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and just enough ice water to bring the dough together.
Press into a tart pan and chill for 30 minutes. Pre-bake at 375°F for 15 minutes with pie weights, then uncover and bake 10â12 minutes more until golden. Cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Lavender-Honey Custard
In a saucepan, gently warm the cream with our Lavender-Infused Honey until steaming but not boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, the whole egg, and a pinch of salt. Slowly temper the warm cream into the eggs, whisking constantly. Stir in the vanilla and strain the custard for silky-smooth texture.
Pour the custard into your cooled crust and bake at 300°F for 30â35 minutes, until just set with a slight jiggle. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Step 3: Brûlée the Top
Right before serving, sprinkle the surface with a thin, even layer of granulated sugar. Torch it until golden, crisp, and caramelized. Garnish as desired.
đ The Finishing Touch
What makes this dessert so special isnât just the buttery crust or the rich custardâitâs the honey. Our Lavender-Infused Honey brings a soft floral warmth that transforms this dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
đ· Serve It With:
- Sparkling rosé
- A floral gin cocktail
- Or just a quiet Carolina evening on the porch
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