Description
Delight your taste buds with these Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream, the perfect combination of buttery tart shells and rich, creamy filling topped with vibrant fresh fruits. Ideal for any celebration or a sweet afternoon indulgence, these adorable treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these mini tarts will impress everyone with their elegant presentation and delicious flavor. Customize them with your favorite seasonal fruits for a unique twist each time!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries and blueberries)
- 1 tbsp apricot jam mixed with 1/2 tsp water (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add cold butter and blend until pea-sized pieces form.
- Mix in egg and vanilla until a dough forms; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour, then roll it out on a floured surface.
- Cut out rounds to fit mini tart pans and press them in.
- Freeze for 20 minutes, poke holes in the bottoms, then bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before filling with pastry cream made from heated milk, whisked egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
- Assemble tarts by adding pastry cream and topping with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg