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mini fruit tarts with pastry cream

Mini Fruit Tarts with Pastry Cream: 5 Simple Steps to Joy


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini tarts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mini fruit tarts filled with creamy pastry cream and topped with fresh fruit.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Assorted fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, kiwi)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and salt until combined.
  3. Press the mixture into mini tart pans and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, whisk milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and eggs over medium heat.
  5. Cook until thickened, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Fill the cooled tart shells with pastry cream.
  7. Top with assorted fresh fruits.

Notes

  • Chill the pastry cream before filling the tarts.
  • Use seasonal fruits for best flavor.
  • Store in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini tart
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: mini fruit tarts, pastry cream, dessert, fruit tart