Description
Delightful summer fruit tart brings Mediterranean flavors to your dessert table with elegant layers of buttery crust and creamy custard. Sweet seasonal berries and peaches crown this classic French-inspired treat, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Fruits:
- 1 pint fresh mixed fruit (berries, peaches, mango, kiwi etc)
Pastry Cream and Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk (473 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (30 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 tablespoons butter, softened (99 g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
Tart Crust:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted (156 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Apricot jam for glaze
Instructions
- Craft the silky pastry cream by bringing milk to a gentle simmer. Whisk egg yolks with sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth. Slowly stream hot milk into egg mixture, stirring constantly. Transfer back to saucepan and cook, continuously stirring, until cream thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Incorporate vanilla extract and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until fully chilled.
- Prepare the tart dough by creaming butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate egg, vanilla, and salt. Gently fold in flour and baking powder, mixing just until combined. Wrap dough and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness and carefully transfer to a tart pan. Line with parchment paper and fill with ceramic weights. Blind bake for 12 minutes to set the structure.
- Remove weights and parchment. Return crust to oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Allow crust to cool completely at room temperature.
- Spread chilled pastry cream evenly across the cooled crust. Artfully arrange fresh fruit on top, creating an appealing pattern. Warm apricot preserves and gently brush over fruit for a glossy finish.
Notes
- Customize the pastry cream by infusing the milk with lavender, cinnamon, or orange zest for a unique flavor twist.
- Swap out wheat flour for gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour to make the tart crust suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prevent soggy crust by lightly brushing the bottom with melted white chocolate before adding pastry cream, creating a moisture barrier.
- Choose seasonal fruits for the topping to enhance freshness and ensure the most vibrant and flavorful presentation of your tart.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 123 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg