Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream
Indulge in the delightful world of Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream, a perfect treat for any occasion. These bite-sized tarts feature buttery shells filled with smooth pastry cream and topped with an array of vibrant seasonal fruits. Their eye-catching presentation and burst of flavors make them an irresistible dessert choice for gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy yourself. Easy to prepare, these mini tarts allow for endless customization based on your favorite fruits, ensuring each bite is fresh and delicious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 mini tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted, cold)
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 3/4 cups Milk
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 5 Egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- 1 tbsp Apricot jam
- 1/2 tsp Water
Instructions
- Make the tart dough by combining flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until a dough forms. Chill for at least an hour.
- Roll out the dough into rounds and fit them into mini tart pans. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake tart shells until golden brown (15-20 minutes). Let cool.
- Prepare pastry cream by whisking together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks over medium heat until thickened.
- Fill cooled tart shells with pastry cream and top with fresh fruit mixed with apricot jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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