FCE WA1

Shabnam (33)
Smrithi (34)
Class: 2C1
Question 1
• Rubbing in method is a culinary technique used in baking to
combine a fat with flour by rubbing them together with one’s
fingers
• Some baked pastries are shortcrust pastries, scones, crumbles,
cobbler topping
• The texture of the baked goods will be flaky and crumbly.
Products made with the rubbing in method also have a golden
brown colour on their exterior, making them them look
irresistible and appetising . These good often have a rich, buttery
flavour from the fat incorporated by the rubbing in method.

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Question 2 & 3

• The primary baking category that tarts belong to is, shortcrust

tart. Some well-known types of tarts are: Treacle tart, meringue
tart, tarte tatin and Bakewell tart.
• Common ingredients used in tarts are, flour, butter, sugar, egg
yolk, water optionally vanilla extract.

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 Question 4
• Flour: It binds with fat and liquid to form the base
of tart crusts, providing structure and contributing
to their flakiness and crispness during baking.
• Butter: Butter adds flavour ,richness and helps
create a crisp , non -stick crust for the tarts.
• Egg yolk wash: it gives a nice shine to the tart and
helps to create a golden brown top
• sugar: it gives the tart crust the sweetness it
needs.. It also helps to promote browning of the
tart during baking.
Question 5
1. Sift together cake flour, corn flour, confectioner's
sugar and milk powder. Set aside.
2. Cut the chilled butter into cubes. Place in a large
mixing bowl. With your fingertips, rub butter cubes
into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles
coarse breadcrumbs. While rubbing, keep lifting the
flour well up in the bowl. This allows air in between
and prevents the butter from softening too much.
3. Add the yolk, vanilla extract and yellow food colour.
Cut into the butter-flour mixture with a fork or flexible
scraper. Finish up by hand, mixing lightly until the
mixture comes together into a soft and smooth dough.
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 Question 6
1. Flavour
2. We can make the tart interesting by adding coffee to a chocolate
tart to enhance the flavour of the chocolate and can also fresh
fruits for freshness in a tart . We can add sea salt to a chocolate
tart to balance out the sweetness from the chocolate .
3. Appearance
4. We can add green colouring to the crust to bring out the idea of
a pandan tart. In a chocolate tart, we can also add mint leaves to
a dark colour tart, to make the tart look more appealing. In a
fruit tart, we can also add fruit glaze over the tart to make the
fruits more glossier and enhance the colour of the fruits.
5. Texture
6. We can play with different textures by adding in crunchy nuts
in a tart that does not have any crunchy elements. We can add
cream cheese, or vekvety custards to provide a smooth contrast
to the tarts crust and filling. We can alsoincoporate caramelised
elements to have a sweet, chewy texture.
Interesting refers to something that captures
attention and provokes one’s curiosity through
different elements that engage sense or
intellect.
Some examples are a chocolate Chili tart,
lemon lavender tart and a coconut lime tart
Question 7
The term fusion means to bring together ingredients
from different cultures and merging those recipes to
create a more diverse and meaningful dish.
This technique also offers unique flavour
combinations that customers cannot find elsewhere
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 Question 8
• Some fusion tart examples:
• Miso Caramel Apple Tart: This fusion tart combines the sweet and tart flavors
of caramelized apples with the umami richness of miso-infused caramel. The
miso adds depth and complexity to the caramel sauce, creating a unique twist on
the classic apple tart.
• Matcha Tiramisu Tart: This fusion tart takes inspiration from both Japanese and
Italian desserts, combining the earthy bitterness of matcha with the creamy
richness of tiramisu. The tart features a matcha-flavored pastry cream layered
with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and topped with a dusting of matcha powder,
creating a fusion of East-meets-West flavors.
• Wasabi White Chocolate Tart: This unexpected pairing brings together the heat
of wasabi with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate. The tart features a
smooth white chocolate ganache infused with a hint of wasabi paste, creating a
harmonious balance of spicy and sweet flavors.

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Name of tart : Choco matcha tart
Cooking methods used: rubbing in method
Cooking skills used: whisking, rubbing in, using the oven
Materials used:
Hand mixer
3 mixing bowls
Oven
Freezer
Water heater
1 Plate
1 Tray
Measuring spoons
1 pestle
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 Chosen Tart
THE TART WE HAVE CHOSEN TO MAKE IS
CHOCOLATE MATCHA TART.

Criteria Justification

Is the tart interesting? Explain how is the
tart interesting.
Yes the tart is interesting as there is a
slightly bitter taste because of the matcha
powder. There will also be the a rich
sweet flavour of the chocolate all in one
bite!

Is the tart infused with fusion element? Yes the tart is infused with fusion as the
Explain. matcha flavour is from the Japanese
culture and chocolate is originated from
ancient Mesoamerica.
Ingredient list / quantity
Quantity Ingredients
1½ cup chocolate cookies, crushed
1/3 cup Unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 cup Dark chocolate
1/2 cup Unsalted butter
2 table spoons Unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 teaspoon Matcha powder
2 tablespoon Hot water
1 tablespoon Honey

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 Methods
Tart base Filling
1. Combine the crushed chocolate cookies, cold butter, Combine dark chocolate chips and butter.
sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
2. Press the mixture into tart pan, covering the bottom and Melt the chocolate by using the double boiler method
up the sides
3. Bake the base about 8-10 minutes until fully baked. Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the tart crust.
Allow the base to cool.
4. Whisk matcha powder and hot water until smooth and add
honey.
5. Whisk cold butter, sugar and add on top of the chocolate
6. Spoon small droplets of matcha onto the buttercream
7. Use a toothpick and swirl the matcha
8. Place the tart in the freezer and take it out once set.
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Thank you