Homemade Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart
A delightful balance of smooth custard and fresh fruits, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made tart shell (or homemade)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, etc.) for topping
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to your tart shell instructions if using a homemade one.
- Heat the milk and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the yolks.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the freshly made custard into the tart shell and smooth the top.
- Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Arrange fresh fruits on top of the custard once chilled.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
- Slice and enjoy your tart!
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Use seasonal fruits for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg