Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this French fruit tart, a showstopper dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings. With a buttery pastry crust filled with rich, velvety pastry cream and topped with an assortment of fresh, colorful fruits, this tart is as delicious as it is stunning. The glossy glaze adds a beautiful sheen, making it an ideal centerpiece for celebrations or a delightful treat just for you. Simple to prepare, this recipe invites creativity with seasonal fruits while ensuring every slice bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons cold salted butter (cut into chunks)
- Seasonal fresh fruits (kiwis, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mandarin oranges)
- 1/2 cup apple jelly or apricot preserves (warmed)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry cream: Heat milk and cream with half the sugar until simmering. Whisk remaining sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until creamy. Temper the egg mix with hot liquid and return to heat until thickened. Stir in butter and vanilla; chill.
- Make the tart shell: Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a processor. Add butter until crumbly; mix in egg yolk mixture. Chill dough before rolling out and fitting into a tart pan. Bake until golden.
- Assemble: Spread chilled pastry cream into the tart shell and top with sliced fruits. Brush melted jelly over fruits for shine.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg