Description
Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream are a delightful dessert that combines a buttery tart shell with rich, creamy pastry cream and an assortment of vibrant fresh fruits. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats are as visually appealing as they are delicious. The combination of buttery crust, luscious filling, and colorful toppings creates a memorable experience that is both elegant and simple to prepare. These mini tarts are versatile; you can mix and match seasonal fruits, making them a fantastic choice for gatherings or special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Fresh strawberries, blueberries for topping
- 1 tbsp apricot jam
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter until it resembles pea-sized pieces.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until a dough forms. Chill wrapped in plastic for at least one hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into rounds for mini tart pans.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the pastry cream, heat milk; whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch, then combine with hot milk until thickened.
- Fill cooled tart shells with pastry cream, top with fresh fruit, and brush with apricot jam.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg