Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream, perfect for any occasion! These charming bite-sized treats boast buttery tart shells filled with luscious homemade pastry cream and topped with a variety of fresh fruits. Their beautiful presentation and harmonious blend of textures and flavors make them an irresistible dessert option for parties, gatherings, or simply a sweet indulgence at home. Easy to make and customizable with seasonal fruits, these mini tarts are sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth.
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
- Fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp apricot jam
- 1/2 tsp water
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and blend until pea-sized pieces form. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until a dough forms. Chill for at least an hour.
- Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface, cut into rounds, and place in mini tart pans. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake tarts for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling.
- For pastry cream filling, heat milk with vanilla until steaming. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt together; slowly mix in hot milk. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Fill cooled tart shells with pastry cream and top with fresh fruit. Brush warm apricot jam over fruit for shine.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg