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Absolute Delight: Your Fresh Fruit Tart with Vanilla Pastry Cream

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
Enjoy a stunning and delicious fruit tart featuring creamy vanilla pastry and fresh, colorful fruits.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 pre-baked tart shell pre-baked tart shell (sweet pastry dough)

Pastry Cream

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping & Glaze

  • Assorted fruits Assorted fresh fruits for topping (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, mandarins, grapes)
  • Optional optional Apricot glaze or melted jelly (for brushing fruit)

Instructions 

  • Heat milk until hot; whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Temper egg mixture with hot milk, then return to saucepan and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, then chill for 2-3 hours.
  • Spread chilled pastry cream into the tart shell.
  • Decorate with fresh fruits and brush with glaze if desired. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use ripe, fresh fruits for the best appearance and flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Cream, Fruit, pastry