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Easy Refreshing Fruit Tart Recipe for Perfect Homemade Desserts

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A bright and juicy fruit tart featuring a flaky buttery crust, silky pastry cream, and fresh seasonal fruit topped with a glossy apricot glaze. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2–3 tbsp ice-cold water
  • 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tart Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and work into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  2. Add egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice-cold water. Mix gently until dough just comes together. Add remaining water if too dry.
  3. Shape dough into flat disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Roll and Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on floured surface. Transfer to tart pan, press into edges, trim excess.
  5. Prick bottom with fork, line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, bake another 8-10 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
  6. Make Pastry Cream: Heat milk in saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
  7. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
  8. Temper eggs by slowly whisking in 1/2 cup hot milk.
  9. Pour mixture back into saucepan with remaining milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened and bubbling (2-3 minutes).
  10. Remove from heat, whisk in butter and vanilla. Strain through fine mesh sieve. Cover with plastic wrap pressed on surface and chill at least 1 hour.
  11. Assemble Tart: Spread chilled pastry cream evenly over cooled crust.
  12. Arrange fruit on top in desired pattern.
  13. Glaze Tart: Warm apricot jam and water until melted and smooth. Brush glaze gently over fruit.
  14. Refrigerate tart at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough well to ensure a tender, flaky crust. Temper eggs carefully to avoid curdling pastry cream. Strain pastry cream for smooth texture. Use fresh ripe fruit for best flavor and texture. Refrigerate tart before serving to let flavors meld. Variations include gluten-free crust with almond flour and dairy-free options with coconut milk.

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