Fresh Berry Tarts

Fresh Berry Tarts

These fresh berry tarts are light on sweetness without sacrificing flavor. Buttery tart crust lends a crisp bite while combing with the smooth pastry cream and the tang of fresh berries. This is a dessert that's always sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next gathering or simple weekday dinner.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6 people
Calories 334 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Chef's Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 6 Individual Tart Pans
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Piping Bag optional
  • 1 Pastry Cutter or Fork

Ingredients
  

Tart Dough

  • 1 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Powdered
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Pastry Cream

  • 16 oz Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3.75 oz Sugar
  • 5 each Egg Yolks
  • 1.25 oz Cornstarch
  • 1 oz Unsalted Butter

For Assembly

  • Assorted Fresh Berries

Instructions
 

Prepare Tart Dough

  • In one of the mixing bowls, combine flour, sugar and salt. Add the chilled cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or a fork to work the butter into the flour mixture until it starts to resemble coarse crumbs.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until it starts to come together into a dough.
  • Shape the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap and place into the fridge, and let rest for an hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • After an hour has passed, remove the chilled dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface until it's about 1/8 of an inch in thickness. Cut out circles slightly larger than the tart pans,
  • Press the dough circles into the tart pans, trimming off any excess dough. Pierce the bottom of the tart shells with a fork.
  • Place aluminum foil or parchment paper over the tart pans and fill with either baking weights or dried beans.
  • Blind bake the tart shells for 15-20 minutes in the oven, then remove the weights and parchment/foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before assembling tarts.

Make Pastry Cream

  • In your saucepan, heat together the milk, vanilla extract and half the measured amount of sugar. Bring mixture to a boil.
  • In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, the remaining sugar and cornstarch until well combined and slightly thickened.
  • Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
  • Return the mixture to your saucepan and continue to cook over medium heat, making sure to stir constantly until it thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until smooth. Let cool completely and cover the top of the pastry cream with plastic wrap to prevent it from forming a skin.

Assemble the Tarts

  • Spoon or pipe the pastry cream into the cooled tart shells, filling them almost to the top.
  • Arrange your choice of fresh berries on top of the pastry cream in a decorative pattern.
  • Serve immediately or continue to chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Allergy Friendly Tips:
  • Use a gluten-free flour blend to make the tart dough gluten-free.
  • Ensure while shopping that all of your ingredients are free from cross-contamination with certain allergies.
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Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Berries, delicious, flavorful, French, Fruit, Sweet, Tart
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