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mini fruit tarts with pastry cream

Mini Fruit Tarts with Pastry Cream: 7 Joyful Reasons to Indulge


  • 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 fruits.


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
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and salt until a dough forms.
  3. Roll out dough and cut into circles to fit mini tart pans.
  4. Press dough into pans and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
  5. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  6. Allow pastry cream to cool completely.
  7. Fill each tart shell with pastry cream.
  8. Top with assorted fresh fruits.
  9. Chill tarts in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

  • Use seasonal fruits for the best flavor.
  • You can make the pastry cream a day ahead.
  • Keep the tarts refrigerated until serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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