French Fruit Tart
A delightful dessert featuring a buttery crust, silky pastry cream, and vibrant fresh fruits, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 110 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tart crust (pâte sucrée or store-bought)
- 1 cup pastry cream (or vanilla pudding)
- Assorted fresh fruits (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake the tart crust according to package or recipe instructions. Let it cool completely.
- Spread the pastry cream evenly over the cooled tart crust, creating a smooth, luscious layer that will serve as the perfect canvas for your vibrant fruits.
- Arrange the assorted fresh fruits on top of the pastry cream in a decorative pattern, allowing your creativity to shine.
- Heat the apricot jam and water in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Strain the mixture to remove any pieces of fruit for a clear glaze.
- Brush the warmed glaze over the fruit to give it a shiny finish, enhancing the visual appeal and adding sweetness.
- Refrigerate the tart for at least an hour before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the tart to set beautifully.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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