Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fresh fruit atop a luscious pastry cream nestled in a tender, buttery crust with this exquisite Fruit Tart recipe. This elegant dessert is perfect for any occasion, showcasing a beautiful array of colors and textures that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the topping:
- 2–3 cups assorted fresh fruit (such as sliced strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, and mandarin oranges)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a food processor, pulse together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water a little at a time until the dough starts to come together. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan, prick the bottom with a fork, and chill for 15 minutes. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- To make the pastry cream, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a medium bowl. In a saucepan, heat milk until steaming but not boiling. Slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture to temper, then return everything to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill until cold.
- Once the crust and filling are cool, spread the pastry cream evenly into the tart shell. Arrange fresh fruit on top in desired pattern. In a small saucepan or microwave, heat apricot jam with water until smooth, then brush over the fruit for a shiny finish. Chill tart for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use any combination of fresh seasonal fruit.
- The tart can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For a nutty twist, try adding ground almonds to the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
