Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream, a perfect balance of buttery tart shells and luscious pastry cream, all topped with vibrant seasonal fruits. These elegant mini desserts are not just visually stunning but also easy to make, making them an ideal choice for celebrations, picnics, or a sweet treat at home. With endless customization options based on your favorite fruits, these tarts are guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Fresh strawberries for topping
- Fresh blueberries for topping
- 1 tbsp apricot jam mixed with water
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt; mix well.
- Add cold butter and blend until pea-sized pieces form. Add egg and vanilla; mix until dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface; cut into rounds and press into mini tart pans. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake tarts for 15-20 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- For the pastry cream, whisk together milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla; cook until thickened. Let cool.
- Fill cooled tart shells with pastry cream and top with fresh fruits glazed with apricot jam.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg