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Fresh Fruit Tart

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A delightful dessert featuring a creamy pastry filling in a flaky crust topped with fresh, vibrant fruits.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 7 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pint fresh cut fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, mango, and kiwi)
  • Apricot jam (melted, as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pastry cream: In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt, bringing it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks: In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with cornstarch until smooth. When your milk mixture is steaming, pour a little into the yolk mixture while whisking vigorously.
  3. Cook the pastry cream: Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter.
  4. Chill the pastry cream: Transfer the cream to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it cool completely.
  5. Make the tart dough: Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until well combined.
  6. Incorporate the flour: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour and baking powder until a dough forms.
  7. Blind-bake the tart crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Roll out the dough until 1/4 inch thick and transfer into a tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Assemble the fruit tart: Spread the chilled pastry cream into the tart shell. Arrange cut fruits on top and brush with melted apricot jam for a glaze.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within 1-2 days.

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