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Homemade Fruit Tart

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A delightful homemade fruit tart featuring a buttery crust, silky vanilla pastry cream, and a vibrant array of fresh fruits.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup vanilla pastry cream
  • Assorted fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, peaches)
  • Glaze (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tart Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add in the cold, cubed butter and, using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Keep the butter cold for that flaky texture! Chill for 10 minutes if your kitchen is warm.
  2. Add the Egg Yolk: Incorporate the egg yolk into the mixture, mixing until everything just comes together into a dough. Gather the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Roll Out the Dough: Once chilled, flour your working surface and roll out your dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Place it into a 9-inch tart pan and cut off any excess dough.
  4. Blind Bake the Crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the crust with parchment paper, fill it with pie weights or dried beans, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, then bake for another 10-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
  5. Prepare the Vanilla Pastry Cream: Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens. Stir in vanilla extract and allow it to cool.
  6. Spread the vanilla pastry cream evenly across the cooled tart crust. Arrange your assorted fruits on top for a colorful display.
  7. Brush the optional glaze gently over the fruit for a shiny finish.

Notes

This tart can be made the night before; just add the fruits before serving for optimal freshness. Feel free to experiment with different fruits and flavors!

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