Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream, perfect for any gathering or as a personal treat. These charming bite-sized desserts feature buttery tart shells filled with rich, velvety homemade pastry cream and topped with an eye-catching assortment of fresh fruit. Their vibrant appearance and harmonious flavors make them a showstopper at birthday parties, family celebrations, or simply as a sweet escape after a long day. Plus, they are easy to customize with seasonal fruits, ensuring there’s always something new to enjoy. Impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth with these delightful mini tarts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted Butter (cold)
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Powder sugar
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 3/4 cups Milk
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 5 Egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- 1 tbsp Apricot jam
- 1/2 tsp Water
Instructions
- In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Blend in cold butter until pea-sized pieces form.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until dough forms (avoid overmixing).
- Chill dough wrapped in plastic for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick; cut into rounds and fit into mini tart pans.
- Freeze assembled tart shells for 20 minutes before baking at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and fill with prepared pastry cream; top with fresh fruit and glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini fruit tart (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg