Warm Berry Tart Recipe
custard with mixed berries, graham cracker crust, brown butter streusel, vanilla ice cream
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Ingredients
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Crust
Custard Filling
Berry Filling
Brown Butter Streusel
Serving
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
Custard Filling
- 3
Make the custard
In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 4
Combine eggs and cornstarch
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, cornstarch, and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs.
- 5
Cook the custard
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Berry Filling
- 6
Prepare the berry filling
In a medium bowl, toss the mixed berries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Allow to sit for about 10 minutes to release juices.
Brown Butter Streusel
- 7
Make brown butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 8
Prepare the streusel
In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the brown butter until crumbly. Set aside.
Assembly
- 9
Assemble the tart
Pour the custard filling into the cooled graham cracker crust. Scatter the berry mixture evenly over the custard, then sprinkle the brown butter streusel on top.
- 10
Bake the tart
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until set and lightly golden on top. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- 11
Serve
Slice the tart and serve warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream on the side.