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Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe

Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful freshness of this Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe that combines a buttery crust with creamy pastry filling and an assortment of colorful fresh fruits. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat any day.

Ingredients

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For the Pastry Cream:

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar (divided)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cognac (optional)

For the Tart Crust:

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (cold)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)

Additional Ingredients:

  • About 1 pint or 2 to 2 1/2 cups of assorted fresh seasonal fruit
  • Kiwi
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup apricot preserves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make Pastry Cream – In a saucepan, simmer milk, cream, and half the sugar. Whisk remaining sugar, salt, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Temper egg mixture with warm milk, then cook until thickened. Whisk in butter, vanilla, and cognac. Chill.
  2. Make Tart Crust – Whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla. Make crust in a food processor or with a pastry cutter. Chill dough, then roll out and place in a tart pan. Bake.
  3. Assemble The Tart – Spread pastry cream in the cooled tart shell. Arrange fresh fruit on top. Melt apricot preserves and brush over fruit for shine. Serve.

Notes

  • For a glossy finish, brush the fruit with warmed apricot preserves.
  • You can make the pastry cream and tart crust a day ahead for quicker assembly.
  • Experiment with different fruit combinations for a personalized touch.

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