Description
Mini Fruit Tarts are charming little pastries that are a feast for the eyes and a burst of flavor in every bite. With a buttery crust, creamy filling, and a vibrant medley of fresh fruits, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Tart Shells: flour
- Tart Shells: butter
- Tart Shells: sugar
- Tart Shells: eggs
- Tart Shells: salt
- Pastry Cream: milk
- Pastry Cream: sugar
- Pastry Cream: eggs
- Pastry Cream: cornstarch
- Pastry Cream: vanilla
- Fruits: strawberries
- Fruits: blueberries
- Fruits: kiwi
- Fruits: raspberries
- Glaze: apricot jam
- Glaze: fruit-infused syrup
- Glaze: homemade simple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Tart Shells: If you're making your own tart shells, combine flour, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix until crumbly, then add in one egg yolk and a splash of cold water. Form a dough, wrap it in plastic, and chill for about 30 minutes. Roll out the dough and cut it into small circles that fit your tartlet pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes until golden. Let them cool completely.
- Make the Pastry Cream: In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk with half a cup of sugar and vanilla until it's steaming. In a bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 1/4 cup of cornstarch. Once the milk is hot, slowly pour it into the egg mixture while whisking. Return it to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Let it cool before filling the tart shells.
- Fill the Tart Shells: Once the pastry cream has cooled, fill each tart shell generously. You can use a piping bag for a neater application. Make sure to leave a little space at the top for the fruit.
- Decorate with Fruits: Arrange your choice of fresh fruits on top of the pastry cream. Get creative! You can create patterns or simply pile them on for a vibrant look.
- Add the Glaze: If using apricot jam, warm it slightly until it becomes liquid. Brush it gently over the fruits to give them a beautiful shine and to help preserve freshness.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tarts for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps set the cream and makes for easier handling. Enjoy your delightful Mini Fruit Tarts!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Choose fruits that are firm and not overly ripe to prevent them from becoming mushy in the tarts. Fill the tart shells with cream and add fruit just before serving to keep them crispy.