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Classic French Fruit Tart Recipe

Classic French Fruit Tart Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes (plus chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic French fruit tart with a buttery sweet tart crust, luscious pastry cream, and a colorful array of fresh fruits, all finished with a glossy apricot glaze.


Ingredients

Tart Crust:

1 9-inch sweet tart crust (pâte sucrée), baked and cooled;

Pastry Cream:

1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 4 large egg yolks; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract;

Assembly:

2 cups mixed fresh fruit (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, and peaches); 1/4 cup apricot jam; 1 tablespoon water


Instructions

  1. Prepare Pastry Cream: Heat milk in a saucepan. Whisk sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch. Combine with hot milk, cook until thickened. Remove from heat, add butter, vanilla. Chill.
  2. Assemble Tart: Spread pastry cream in tart shell. Arrange fresh fruit on top.
  3. Glaze: Heat apricot jam with water, brush over fruit.
  4. Chill: Refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • Use seasonal, firm fruit for best results.
  • Best enjoyed on the day it’s made for a crisp crust.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking, No-Bake Assembly
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg