These little fruit tarts look like they’re right out of a pastry shop. Frozen tart shells help speed up the process of making them. I like to use berries to top my tarts, but feel free to use whatever fruit you like.
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 25 min |
| Active: | 40 min |
| Yield: | 8 tarts |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 25 min |
| Active: | 40 min |
| Yield: | 8 tarts |
Ingredients
- One 10-ounce package frozen tart shells, such as Dutch Ann
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup apricot jelly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the tart shells on a rimmed baking sheet. Prick the bottoms and sides of the dough with a fork. Bake on the bottom rack until the dough is golden brown and cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven. Let the tart shells cool completely on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, make the pastry cream. Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Heat the milk in a medium saucepan until bubbles form around the edges. Gradually add the milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Stir in the sherry. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in the butter and vanilla and let cool completely.
- Spoon the cooled custard into the tart shells. Top with the fruit. Heat the apricot jelly in a saucepan or the microwave until melted. Brush the jelly onto the fruit. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 360 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 79 mg |
| Sodium | 241 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 360 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 79 mg |
| Sodium | 241 mg |
Reviews
Yummy pastry cream. I did not understand why it was rated only 3 1/2 stars when the only rating was 5 stars. This is an easy and delicious little dessert!
I made this last night and it was yummy. We included slices of strawberries because the person eating it with me did not like blueberries. We also did not use the sherry as neither of us drink so did not want to have it in the house. I included a little extra vanilla instead. It was yummy!