Jul 14 2026
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Fruit Tart Recipe

Inspired by Epic Restaurant
Time2h
Serves8

Pastry crust filled with pastry cream and topped with seasonal fruits.

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Ingredients

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Pastry Crust

Pastry Cream

Topping

Method

Pastry Crust

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and cold unsalted butter. Mix until crumbly.

  2. 2

    Add Egg Yolk and Water

    Add the egg yolk and cold water. Mix until the dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Roll Out the Dough

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan.

  4. 4

    Blind Bake the Crust

    Place the rolled dough in the tart pan, prick the bottom with a fork, and line with parchment paper. Fill with pie weights and bake for 15 minutes. Remove parchment and weights, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.

Pastry Cream

  1. 5

    Heat Milk

    In a saucepan, heat the whole milk and half of the granulated sugar over medium heat until it starts to steam but not boil.

  2. 6

    Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.

  3. 7

    Temper the Egg Mixture

    Slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture to temper the eggs. Then, return the mixture to the saucepan.

  4. 8

    Cook the Cream

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter.

  5. 9

    Cool the Cream

    Transfer the pastry cream to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and refrigerate until chilled.

Assembling the Tart

  1. 10

    Fill the Tart Crust

    Once the pastry cream is chilled, fill the cooled tart crust with the pastry cream, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  2. 11

    Arrange the Fruits

    Top the pastry cream with seasonal fruits, arranging them creatively.

  3. 12

    Glaze the Tart

    In a small saucepan, heat apricot jam with a little water until melted. Brush the glaze over the fruits for a shiny finish.

  4. 13

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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