Description
Mini fruit tarts are delightful bite-sized desserts featuring a buttery crust, creamy pastry filling, and vibrant fresh fruits. Perfect for any occasion, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
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For the Tart Shells:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 tablespoons cold water
For the Pastry Cream:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Toppings:
- Assorted fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, raspberries)
- Optional: Apricot jam (for glazing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tart Shells:
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to combine until crumbly.
- Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll and Bake the Dough:
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles to fit mini tart pans.
- Press the dough into the pans and prick the bottoms with a fork. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Make the Pastry Cream:
- In a saucepan, heat milk until steaming. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly add hot milk while whisking.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter. Cool to room temperature.
- Assemble the Tarts:
- Fill each cooled tart shell with pastry cream and top with fresh fruits. For extra shine, warm apricot jam and brush over the fruits.
Notes
- You can prepare the tart shells and pastry cream ahead of time, assembling the tarts just before serving for optimal freshness.
- Feel free to mix and match fruits based on what’s in season or your personal favorites.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g