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Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 140 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tarts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful mini fruit tarts filled with rich pastry cream and topped with vibrant fresh fruit, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon apricot jam
  • 1/2 teaspoon water

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse until combined.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and blend until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
  3. Add the egg and mix until the dough begins to come together. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle.
  6. Use a round cutter to cut out small rounds of dough. Press into mini tart pans and trim the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork.
  7. Place the tarts in the freezer for at least 20 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the tart shells for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool.
  9. In a saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla extract until simmering. Set aside 1/4 cup of milk.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks.
  11. Gradually whisk in reserved hot milk to temper the egg yolks.
  12. Return to low heat, whisk in the egg yolk mixture, and cook until it thickens.
  13. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled (about 3 hours).
  14. Transfer chilled pastry cream to a piping bag and fill the cooled tart shells.
  15. Top with fresh fruit and optionally brush with a glaze of apricot jam mixed with water.
  16. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Keep tarts covered in the refrigerator and add fresh fruit just before serving for optimal freshness.

  • Prep Time: 120 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: mini fruit tarts, pastry cream, dessert, fruit tart, baking

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