Description
Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream are an irresistible dessert that perfectly balances a buttery tart shell with creamy pastry filling and vibrant fresh fruits. These delightful mini tarts are not only visually stunning, making them perfect for gatherings, but they also offer endless customization options. Whether for a family celebration or an elegant soirée, these individual treats are sure to impress everyone with their deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted, cold)
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Powder sugar
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 3/4 cups Milk
- 5 Egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- 1 tbsp Apricot jam
- 1/2 tsp Water
Instructions
- Make the tart dough by blending flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter until pea-sized pieces form. Mix in the egg and vanilla until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour. Roll out and cut into rounds to fit mini tart pans.
- Bake the tart shells at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the pastry cream, whisk together milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla and cool.
- Fill cooled tart shells with pastry cream and top with fresh fruit glazed lightly with apricot jam mixed with water.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg