
Classic French Fruit Tart
A buttery tart shell filled with creamy custard and topped with fresh seasonal fruits.
30 mins
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
8
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp ice water
- 1 1/2 cups pastry cream
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam (for glaze)
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Make the tart dough: In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and ice water, pulsing until dough comes together.
Chill the dough: Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 2 days).
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough on floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press into pan and trim edges. Prick bottom with fork.
Blind bake: Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights or beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 10 more minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Fill the tart: Spread cooled pastry cream evenly in the baked tart shell.
Arrange fruits: Decoratively place washed and dried fruits over the cream in concentric circles or artistic pattern.
Glaze: Heat apricot jam with 1 tbsp water until melted. Brush gently over fruits for shiny finish. Chill 1 hour before serving.
Chef's Tips
- Dough Tip: Keep all ingredients cold for flakiest crust. Handle dough as little as possible.
- Fruit Selection: Use seasonal fruits at peak ripeness for best flavor and appearance.
- Pastry Cream: Make cream a day ahead for easier assembly.
- Serving: For clean slices, dip knife in hot water before cutting each piece.
- Storage: Best eaten same day, but can be refrigerated up to 2 days (crust may soften).