Fruit Tart Recipe
Seasonal fruits on a creamy custard base
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Ingredients
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Crust
Custard Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and cold water until the mixture forms a dough.
- 2
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Custard Filling Preparation
- 4
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just simmering.
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cornstarch.
- 6
Whisk the Eggs
In another bowl, beat the eggs and slowly whisk in the heated milk mixture. Gradually add the sugar and cornstarch mixture.
- 7
Cook the Custard
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- 8
Cool the Custard
Pour the custard into the cooled tart shell and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Fruits
Wash and slice the mixed seasonal fruits as desired.
- 10
Glaze the Tart
In a small saucepan, heat apricot jam over low heat until melted. Brush the melted jam over the fruit arranged on top of the custard.