Description
This vibrant and delicious Fresh Fruit Tart with Pastry Cream features a crisp tart shell filled with smooth, velvety pastry cream and topped with a colorful array of fresh fruit. A perfect dessert for any occasion, this tart is as beautiful as it is tasty!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch tart shell
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted fresh fruit (such as berries, kiwi, and mango)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the pastry cream cool to room temperature.
- Spread the cooled pastry cream evenly into the pre-baked tart shell.
- Arrange the fresh fruit on top of the pastry cream in a decorative pattern, using your favorite fruits like berries, kiwi, and mango.
- Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to set the cream and allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use any assortment of fresh fruit you like; consider adding seasonal fruits for variety.
- If you prefer a glossy finish, you can brush the fruit with a little bit of warmed apricot jam before serving.
- Be sure to use a pre-baked tart shell to save time, or bake your own and let it cool before filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes