Rustic French Chocolate Almond Tarte with Sea Salt

Ingredients

• 1 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 medium egg, lightly beaten

• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup almond butter, smooth
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine sifted all-purpose flour, almond flour, and granulated sugar. Add the cubed cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 03
   Add the vanilla extract, lightly beaten egg, and a pinch of sea salt to the flour mixture. Mix until the dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
4. 04
   Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and trim the excess. Use a fork to prick the base all over.
5. 05
   Place the tart crust in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let it cool.
6. 06
   For the filling, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
7. 07
   Stir in the almond butter and mix until fully incorporated. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled tart shell.
8. 08
   Sprinkle the top with toasted sliced almonds and sea salt. Allow the tart to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.