Description
Sweet summer memories bloom in this blueberry peach tart, where juicy ripe fruits nestle in a buttery, flaky crust. Delicate layers of golden pastry and luscious seasonal produce invite you to savor each delightful bite of pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits and Base Ingredients:
- 3 large peaches, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups (112 cups) fresh blueberries
- 1 sheet puffed pastry, thawed 20 minutes
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Gently thaw puff pastry for 15-20 minutes at room temperature to ensure easy handling and prevent cracking.
- Create egg wash by whisking egg with water until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Prepare fruit filling by combining sliced peaches with sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cornstarch, ensuring every slice is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Unfold pastry onto parchment-lined baking sheet, carefully arranging peach slices in three overlapping rows while maintaining a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Scatter fresh blueberries across the arranged peaches, filling any gaps and creating a vibrant color contrast.
- Delicately brush exposed pastry edges with prepared egg wash to achieve a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Place tart in preheated 400°F oven, rotating midway through cooking to ensure even browning and consistent texture.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until pastry turns rich golden brown and fruit becomes tender and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare elegant glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and cream until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once tart is removed from oven, allow to cool slightly, then artfully drizzle glaze across the surface just before serving.
- Serve warm to enhance the tart’s delicate flavors and flaky pastry texture.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry completely at room temperature to ensure even rolling and prevent cracking during baking.
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture and flavor balance in the tart.
- Create beautiful design by slightly overlapping peach slices in precise rows to achieve professional-looking presentation.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on fruit sweetness to prevent overly sweet or bland filling.
- Replace puff pastry with gluten-free pastry dough for celiac-friendly version.
- Prevent soggy bottom by patting fruit dry before adding to pastry and using cornstarch to absorb excess moisture.
- Customize flavor by adding fresh herbs like mint or basil to complement fruit’s natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg