Ingredients
225 grams (1 ½ cups plus 1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour
1.5 grams (½ teaspoon) salt
80 grams (½ cup plus 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) powdered sugar or granulated sugar
115 grams (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
2 egg yolks
2 ml (½ teaspoon) vanilla extract
12 ml (1 tablespoon) heavy cream or milk
4 egg yolks
68 grams (5 ½ tablespoons) white sugar
24 grams (2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons) all-purpose flour
24 grams (2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons) cornstarch
376 ml (13.28 ounces) whole milk
4 ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
Lemon rind or zest (optional)
2 tablespoons apricot jelly or preserves
7.5 ml (1 ½ tablespoons) water
Assorted fresh fruit such as strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, peaches, plums, cherries, grapes, mango
Instructions
1. Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or food processor. Add the cold butter and mix on low until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and heavy cream or milk. Mix till the dough forms and clings when pinched.
3. Form dough into a ball, then put 3 tablespoons (approx. 60 grams) in each 4-inch tart mold. Press evenly, prick with a fork. Chill for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake tart shells for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on a rack.
5. Whisk egg yolks and sugar for the custard. Sift in flour and cornstarch, mixing well.
6. Warm milk with optional lemon zest. Temper into egg mixture, add vanilla. Return to pan and thicken over medium heat. Cool for 30+ minutes.
7. Combine apricot jelly with water, microwave to melt, and strain.
8. Brush inside tart shells lightly with glaze, fill with custard, and top with fresh fruits.
9. Brush fruits with glaze. Chill assembled tarts for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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🔪 Prick tart shells to prevent puffing during baking.
❄️ Freezing tart shells before baking reduces shrinking.
🍋 Lemon zest in custard adds a refreshing touch to enhance the flavor.
🥥 Avoid using frozen fruits as toppings; they may release moisture.
🥧 Tart shells and custard can be prepped ahead and stored separately.
🍳 Use room temperature ingredients for better dough texture.
- Prep Time: 30-40 minutes
- Dough Chilling/Custard Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 524
- Sugar: 31.1 g
- Sodium: 139.2 mg
- Fat: 23.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 13.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 68.4 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 9.4 g
- Cholesterol: 245.5 mg