Description
Indulge in a delightful Fruit Custard Tart that combines a crisp buttery shell with a smooth vanilla custard filling, topped generously with fresh berries. Perfect for any occasion, this classic French dessert is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. The creamy custard pairs beautifully with the vibrant fruits, making each slice a refreshing treat. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual family dessert, this tart will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead entertaining, this elegant dessert will become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 40 g icing sugar
- 1 large egg
- 225 g plain flour
- 3 ½ cups whole milk
- 57 g butter (for custard)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 100 g granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornflour
- 2 large eggs (for custard)
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Instructions
- Prepare the shortcrust pastry by creaming butter and icing sugar in a stand mixer. Add egg and gradually mix in flour until clumps form.
- Roll out the dough to about 11 inches in diameter and place it in a greased tart pan. Chill for at least two hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the tart shell for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
- For the custard, heat milk, butter, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan. Whisk cornflour, eggs, and yolks together; slowly add hot milk mixture while whisking.
- Return to the heat and stir until thickened. Pour into the cooled tart shell and chill for three hours.
- Top with fresh berries before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg