Description
Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream are delightful, bite-sized desserts perfect for any occasion. These charming tarts feature a buttery crust filled with rich pastry cream and topped with vibrant, fresh fruits. Whether youβre celebrating a birthday, hosting a brunch, or simply treating yourself, these mini tarts will dazzle your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. The best part? They are incredibly versatileβfeel free to mix and match your favorite seasonal fruits for endless variations!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
- Optional: apricot jam for glaze
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter; blend until pea-sized.
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until dough forms. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out dough and cut into rounds to fit mini tart pans. Freeze for 20 minutes before baking at 350Β°F (175Β°C) for about 15 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the pastry cream by heating milk and vanilla in a saucepan. Temper egg yolks with some warm milk, then cook until thickened.
- Once cooled, pipe the pastry cream into tart shells and top with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent shrinkage during baking. Use seasonal fruits for the best flavor and presentation. Store assembled tarts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.