Classic Fruit Tart Recipe

Name: Classic Fruit Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter cold, chopped; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; fruit seasonal, to decorate

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter cold, chopped
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
fruit seasonal, to decorate

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Lightly grease a 9 inch loose-bottom tart pan.
2
Sift flour into a large bowl. Add sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add 1/4 cup water, egg yolk and lemon juice. Mix until smooth then knead lightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins.
3
Roll dough out until 1/8 inch thick and use to line pan. Trim edges. Chill for 10 mins. Reduce heat to 350u00b0F. Line tart shell with parchment paper and pie weights. Blind bake for 10-15 mins. Remove paper and weights and bake for another 10-15 mins, until golden brown.
4
Meanwhile, for the filling, bring milk and vanilla bean paste to a boil. Whisk together egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale. Add cornstarch and flour then whisk in milk mixture. Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until custard boils and thickens. Simmer, stirring, for 2 mins. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to tart shell and arrange fruit over top. Chill until ready to serve.

874

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter cold, chopped, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Classic Fruit Tart falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Fruit Tart

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