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Sometimes there's nothing better than ending a meal with a good pastry and if you're looking to make dessert a little extra special, this homemade pastry tart recipe will do the trick. In under 10 minutes, Chef Halee Raff will teach you how to make a pastry tart from scratch from the filling to the frosting. You don't need to be a baker to get this right! This recipe is easy to follow and will teach you the basics of creating a pastry tart so that you have the tools and knowledge to make it your own the next time. To get started, check out what you'll need for this class below. <h3>What You'll Need</h3> <ul><li>Strawberries</li><li>Chocolate Chips</li><li>Heavy Cream</li><li>Sugar</li><li>Lemon</li><li>Saute Pan</li><li>Fork</li><li>Knife</li><li>Puff Pastry</li><li>Egg Yolks</li><li>Pastry Brush</li></ul> <h3>Recipe</h3> <ul><li>Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees</li><li>Step 2: Begin by making the strawberry filling: Cut 12 strawberries in half and place them in a pan with half-squeezed lemon juice and 1 cup sugar.&nbsp;</li><li>Step 3: Turn on med-high heat and mash the berries with the sugar until it forms a thick paste. Once cooked, set aside.</li><li>Step 4: Make the chocolate filling: Add 1/4 cup of cream to a bowl with 1 cup of chocolate chips. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and stir. Heat again if needed and stir until the texture is smooth.</li><li>Step 5: Build the tarts: Using puff pastry, cut the sheets into squares and half poke holes for ventilation. Line the pastry sheets with egg wash and add the filling using a layover technique. Seal the tarts by adding another pastry sheet on top, covering the filling.</li><li>Step 6: Seal the tarts using a fork to mark the edges.</li><li>Step 7: Brush egg yolk on top of the pastry tarts to add some color.</li><li>Step 7: Bake for 20 minutes and then let cool.</li><li>Step 8: Make the frosting using powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream.</li><li>Step 9: Drizzle the frosting on top of your pastry tarts and decorate. Enjoy!</li></ul> Chef Halee Raff graduated from Johnson and Wales in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business in Food Service Management. After receiving her degree, Halee returned home to Chicago in high demand; lending her talents to well-known Chicago hot spots like Tru, Sixteen, and Naha/Brindille (all Michelin stars). She soon worked her way up to Chef de Partie and thereafter won the coveted position of Sous Chef at Band of Bohemia and then Momotaro (Boka Group). Her last position was as an Executive in the 4c Group before starting her own company amid the pandemic, Hardbittenn. At Hardbittenn, Halee offers customizable in-home dining experiences, cooking &amp; baking classes, and offerings such as custom cakes and full lines of baked goods and pop tarts!

In under 10 minutes, Chef Halee Raff will teach you how to make a pastry tart from scratch from the filling to the frosting.

Easy and Delicious Pastry Tart Recipe 

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Chef Halee Raff teaches you how to make chocolate filling or chocolate ganache for pastry tarts in just a few easy steps. Use this recipe to perfect your pastry tarts! To get started, you'll need chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, a spatula, a bowl, and a microwave. <ul><li>Step 1: Add 1/2 of heavy whipping cream with 1 cup of chocolate chips.</li><li>Step 2: Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and mix. Repeat this step until the chocolate chips have melted.</li><li>Step 3: Let the ganache sit for a few minutes before stirring.</li><li>Step 4: Enjoy!</li></ul> Chef Halee Raff graduated from Johnson and Wales in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business in Food Service Management. After receiving her degree, Halee returned home to Chicago in high demand; lending her talents to well-known Chicago hot spots like Tru, Sixteen, and Naha/Brindille (all Michelin stars). She soon worked her way up to Chef de Partie and thereafter won the coveted position of Sous Chef at Band of Bohemia and then Momotaro (Boka Group). Her last position was as an Executive in the 4c Group before starting her own company amid the pandemic, Hardbittenn. At Hardbittenn, Halee offers customizable in-home dining experiences, cooking &amp; baking classes, and offerings such as custom cakes and full lines of baked goods and pop tarts!

Chef Halee Raff teaches you how to make chocolate filling or chocolate ganache for pastry tarts in just a few easy steps.

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This special Global Classic collection includes the four knives every kitchen needs – a paring knife, serrated utility knife, bread knife, and chef's knife. 

Global Classic Essential 4-Piece Knife Set

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This Avantco IC1800 countertop induction range delivers superior usability and performance for all your cooking needs! Perfect for use in omelet stations, catering services, display cooking, and other light-duty applications, this induction unit is safer than conventional countertop ranges since there's no open flame or exposed burner.

Avantco IC1800 Countertop Induction Range/Cooker

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With the KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor, you can chop, puree, shred and slice whatever you want. You’ll never be limited in the kitchen with this tool. It features simple controls with three speed options that can handle a variety of ingredients. The KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor also has an innovative design with a one-click, twist-free, bowl assembly and latched lid that is very easy to use and clean. Plus, the blade and disc fit inside the bowl to make storage easy. A variety of shapes and sizes can be processed in the 2-in-1 feed tube located on the lid. The small pusher features a small oil drizzle opening for emulsifying sauces and dressings. Top Features Easy to Use: One-click, twist-free bowl assembly with a latched lid for easy setup.Easy to Clean: The sealed, leak-resistant work bowl means less food gets trapped in the bowl and lid. Also, the bowl, lid, and accessories are all dishwasher-safe.Easy to Store: With a compact design, in-bowl accessory storage, and convenient cord wrap.Simple Controls with 3 Speed Options: High, Low, and Pulse Speed to handle a variety of ingredients with precision. The easy-press paddles and illuminated LED controls make operation simple.

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Chef Charles Webb teaches you how to use the KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor. 

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Ninja 5-in-1 Indoor Grill 

As a five-in-one appliance, the Ninja Indoor grill allows you to cook food the way it’s meant to be. You can air-fry, roast, bake, dehydrate, and most importantly grill food to perfection in the comfort of your kitchen.

Any home chef looking for an easy way to consolidate all of their cooking appliances’ abilities into one friendly grill will be thrilled to be able to use the Ninja 5-in-1 Indoor Grill.

Normal grills, air-fryers, ovens, and stovetops are large and difficult to maintain. The Ninja Indoor grill is incomparable; its size and versatility make it far more efficient and friendlier to use than any of its parent appliances. While grills might need the chef to be outside on a rainy day, an air-fryer might need immense amounts of oil, or an oven might take precious time to preheat, the Ninja grill doesn’t need any of these things.

Chef Charles Webb teaches you how to use the Ninja 5-in-1 Indoor Grill to make your next favorite meal. 

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