Irresistible Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe in 5 Simple Steps
A delicious and elegant dessert featuring a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh seasonal fruits.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup pastry cream or vanilla custard
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, etc.)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add egg yolk and water, mix until dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and press into a tart pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Spread pastry cream evenly over cooled crust.
- Arrange fresh fruits on top in decorative pattern.
- Warm apricot jam and brush over fruits for glaze.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use any seasonal fruits you prefer.
- Dough can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated.
- For vegan version, use plant-based butter and custard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg