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Fruit Custard Tart

Delightful Fruit Custard Tart for Any Season's Table

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This Fruit Custard Tart features a buttery crust and creamy filling topped with fresh berries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: General
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Shell
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter substitute with margarine for dairy-free
  • 40 g Icing Sugar granulated sugar can be used
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 225 g Plain Flour gluten-free flour is a suitable substitution
For the Custard Filling
  • 3.5 cups Whole Milk almond milk is a great dairy-free alternative
  • 57 g Butter vegan butter can be used
  • 3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract consider using vanilla bean for luxurious touch
  • 100 g Granulated White Sugar adjust based on fruit sweetness
  • 0.5 cup Cornflour (Cornstarch) arrowroot powder is a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 large Eggs may substitute with aquafaba
  • 3 large Egg Yolks omit for lighter custard
For the Topping
  • 3 cups Berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tart Pan
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and icing sugar until smooth and fluffy. Incorporate the egg and plain flour, mixing until a dough forms. Shape into a ball, wrap, and chill for 2 hours.
  2. Roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle, approximately ¼ inch thick. Transfer to a tart pan, pressing into edges, and trim excess dough. Chill again while preparing to bake.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Prick the base of the tart shell with a fork, line with baking paper, fill with weights, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove weights and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
  4. In a saucepan, combine whole milk, butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat until steaming. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and yolks, then gradually add the hot milk to temper. Return to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
  5. Allow the custard to cool slightly before pouring it into the cooled pastry shell. Cover with an upside-down plate to cool and prevent a skin. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  6. Top the tart with fresh berries just before serving, evenly distributing them across the custard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill your dough properly, use fresh fruit, and taste the custard for sweetness adjustments before pouring it into the shell.

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