Seasonal Fruit Tart Recipe
Make Seasonal Fruit Tart Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Pastry Cream
Toppings
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Egg and Water
Stir in the egg yolk and cold water until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Pastry Cream
- 5
- 6
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 7
Combine and Thicken
Add the cornstarch to the egg mixture, then slowly whisk in the hot milk. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens and boils.
- 8
Finishing Touches
Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and unsalted butter until fully melted and smooth. Let the pastry cream cool before using.
Assembly
- 9
Spread Pastry Cream
Once the crust has cooled and the pastry cream is ready, spread the pastry cream evenly over the crust.
- 10
Arrange the Fruits
Arrange the assorted seasonal fruits artistically on top of the pastry cream.
- 11
Glaze with Apricot Jam
In a small saucepan, gently heat the apricot jam until it becomes liquid. Brush the warm jam over the fruits to give them a beautiful glaze.
- 12
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Slice and enjoy!
