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Mini Fruit Tarts with

Mini Fruit Tarts with Pastry Cream: 12 Irresistible Bites

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 12 mini tarts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mini fruit tarts with pastry cream are a delightful and elegant dessert made with buttery, flaky tart shells, smooth and creamy homemade pastry cream filling, and topped with fresh, seasonal fruits.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 5 egg yolks
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (for crust)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for crust)
  • Cold, unsalted butter (cut into cubes for crust)

Instructions

  1. Make the tart dough by combining flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until pea-sized crumbs form. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until dough forms. Wrap and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
  2. Roll dough on a floured surface, cut rounds using a cutter, and press into mini tart pans. Prick with a fork and freeze for 20 minutes before baking.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake tart shells for 15-20 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
  4. To make the pastry cream, heat milk and vanilla extract in a saucepan until simmering. Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Gradually add the milk mixture to egg mixture while whisking. Return to heat and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, add butter, and let cool in the fridge.
  5. Once the pastry cream is cooled, pipe it into the cooled tart shells. Top with fresh fruit of your choice. Optionally, glaze with apricot jam for a shiny finish.

Notes

  • Use seasonal fruits for best flavor.
  • Chill the pastry cream for better texture.
  • Glazing with apricot jam is optional but adds shine.
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart
  • Calories: 361
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Mini Fruit Tarts, Pastry Cream, Dessert

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