Strawberry Watermelon Tart with Lime Albizia Jelly
Ingredients
Crust
- 150g all purpose flour
- 28g almond meal
- 35g powdered sugar
- 90g cold dairy free butter, cubed
- 1/2 tablespoon cold almond milk (7g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of pink salt
Strawberry watermelon filling
- 450g diced seedless or seeded watermelon (without rind)
- 200g strawberries, stems removed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons agar agar powder
- 1 - 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste, optional)
Lime and albizia flower tea jelly
- 1 tablespoon Albizia flowers
- 1 1/2 cups hot boiling water
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
Preparation
Crust
Mix the flour, almond meal, powdered sugar, and salt together in a bowl
Cut in the cold dairy free butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Add the almond milk and vanilla extract, and mix until a dough forms
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes
Roll out the dough and press it into an 18cm tart pan
Bake the crust until golden brown and cooled
Strawberry watermelon layer
Put all watermelon, strawberries, and water into a blender and blend until smooth
Strain the mixture through a mesh sieve
Add the watermelon strawberry juice and sugar into a saucepan over medium heat
Add agar agar powder and whisk until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly
Whisk in lime juice and let it simmer on low for 30 seconds
Remove from heat and let cool slightly
Pour the strawberry watermelon mixture over the cooled tart shell and place in the freezer until firm
Lime albizia jelly layer
Combine hot boiling water and Albizia flowers, cover and let brew for 15 minutes
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve
Add the Albizia flower tea to a saucepan and bring to a boil
Add agar agar powder and sugar, and cook until dissolved, whisking constantly
Whisk in lime juice and continue to simmer for 1 minute
Turn off the heat and let cool slightly
Pour the lime and Albizia flower tea jelly over the strawberry watermelon layer and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set