Fruit Tart Recipe With Pastry Cream Filling Recipe from www.thespruceeats.com
Introduction
Fruit tarts are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed any time of the year. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruits. This recipe will guide you on how to make a delicious and beautiful fruit tart that will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
For the crust: - 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 egg yolk - 1/4 teaspoon salt For the filling: - 8 oz cream cheese, softened - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Assorted fresh fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, and peaches)
Instructions
Crust
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. 3. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Add the egg yolk and mix until the dough comes together. 5. Press the dough into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan. 6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. 7. Let the crust cool completely.
Filling
1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. 2. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. 3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the cooled crust. 4. Arrange the fresh fruits on top of the cream cheese mixture. 5. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
This fruit tart recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately: - 363 calories - 25g fat - 20g carbohydrates - 7g protein - 2g fiber - 14g sugar
Tips
- Use any combination of fresh fruits you like. Berries, kiwis, mangoes, and peaches all work well. - To make the crust easier to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before rolling it out. - If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a pie pan or a springform pan instead. - For a sweeter tart, you can sprinkle some powdered sugar on top before serving. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion
This fruit tart recipe is a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed any time of the year. The combination of the buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh fruits is simply irresistible. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a treat for yourself, this fruit tart is sure to impress. Give it a try and let us know how it turned out!
