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Fruit Tart with Vanilla Custard

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  • Author: Sarra
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic fruit tart with a crisp buttery crust, rich vanilla custard, and a colorful array of fresh fruits, perfect for any celebration or dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp ice water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, raspberries, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp water (for thinning jam)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add egg yolk and ice water; pulse until dough comes together. Press into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out dough and press into a tart pan. Prick base with a fork and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.
  5. For the custard, heat milk in a saucepan until just boiling. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks until smooth.
  6. Slowly pour hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened, whisking constantly.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Let custard cool, then refrigerate until chilled.
  8. Fill cooled tart shell with vanilla custard, smoothing the top.
  9. Arrange fresh fruits over the custard in a decorative pattern.
  10. If using apricot glaze, heat jam with water until smooth and brush over fruit for shine.
  11. Chill tart for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Use seasonal fruits for best flavor and presentation.
  • Custard can be made a day ahead.
  • Ensure tart shell is completely cool before adding custard to prevent sogginess.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Find it online: https://lovetocookrecipes.com/fruit-tart-with-vanilla-custard/