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Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream

Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream
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Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream are a delightful bite-sized dessert that combines a flaky pastry shell with rich, homemade pastry cream and an array of colorful fresh fruits. These tarts are perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to elegant dinner parties. The beauty of this recipe lies not only in its deliciousness but also in its versatility; you can customize the toppings with your favorite seasonal fruits. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these mini fruit tarts will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold)
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Powdered 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

  1. Make the tart dough by blending flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter until pea-sized pieces form.
  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla until a dough forms. Chill the dough for at least an hour.
  3. Roll out the chilled dough and cut it into rounds to fit mini tart pans. Press into pans and freeze for 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake tart shells for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  5. Prepare the pastry cream by heating milk and whisking together egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch. Combine when thickened.
  6. Fill cooled tart shells with pastry cream and top with fresh fruits glazed with apricot jam mixed with water.

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