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Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe

Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe: A Taste of Summer on Your Plate

Discover the delightful Fresh Fruit Tart recipe that combines a buttery crust, silky custard, and vibrant seasonal fruits.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Cream
  • 1 cup Whole Milk can be replaced with non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream substitute with Half and Half for lighter option
  • 3/4 cup Sugar includes granulated and confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch can be substituted with arrowroot powder
  • 3 large Egg Yolks vegan alternatives available
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract can be used for a different flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter use vegan butter for dairy-free option
For the Tart Crust
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free tart
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar keeps the crust tender
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Topping
  • Assorted Fresh Fruits e.g., strawberries, kiwis, or mangoes
  • 2 tablespoons Apricot Preserves optional, can substitute with apple jelly or raspberry preserves

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • tart pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream over medium heat, simmer for about 5 minutes. Whisk egg yolks with salt, sugar, and cornstarch until creamy. Slowly temper yolks with warm milk, return to saucepan, cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, let cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Incorporate heavy cream, form a dough, chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out chilled dough, fit into tart pan, trim edges. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with weights. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 5-6 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  4. Spread cooled pastry cream over tart shell. Arrange seasonal fruits over custard artistically.
  5. Melt apricot preserves in a saucepan and brush over fruits for a glossy finish.
  6. Refrigerate tart for at least 30 minutes before serving. Cut into slices and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the pastry cream completely before filling to prevent sogginess. Use a sharp knife for beautiful fruit slices.

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