Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this Fresh Fruit Tart, a classic French dessert that combines a sweet pastry crust with rich vanilla custard and a colorful array of fresh fruits. Perfect for any celebration or casual gathering, this tart not only captivates the eye but also delights the palate. The creamy filling paired with juicy seasonal fruit creates a refreshing treat, making it an ideal choice for warm weather. With simple preparation steps and customizable ingredients, even novice bakers can achieve impressive results. Whether served at a birthday party or a summer picnic, this Fresh Fruit Tart is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar (divided)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Assorted fresh seasonal fruits (about 2 to 2 1/2 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry cream: In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and half of the sugar; heat until simmering. In a bowl, whisk remaining sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Gradually mix in warm milk. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Make the tart crust: Blend flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter until crumbly; mix in heavy cream and egg mixture until combined. Chill dough for at least an hour.
- Roll out dough into tart pan; blind bake using pie weights for about 15 minutes at preheated oven at 350°F until golden brown.
- Assemble the tart: Spread chilled pastry cream onto the cooled crust and decorate with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg