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Perfect Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Pastry Filling Tutorial

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A fresh fruit tart featuring a flaky buttery crust, silky creamy pastry filling made with cream cheese and pastry cream, topped with vibrant seasonal fruits. Perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2–3 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 peach or nectarine, thinly sliced
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • For glaze (optional): 1/4 cup (60 ml) apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tart Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to work butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolk. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Roll and Blind Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to about 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Transfer to tart pan, press into edges, trim excess. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, bake another 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  3. Make the Creamy Pastry Filling: In a saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream, heat until just simmering. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly pour hot milk mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper eggs. Return to saucepan, cook over medium heat, whisking until thickened and bubbling (3-4 minutes). Strain through fine mesh sieve. Cool slightly, then whisk in softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap pressed on s…
  4. Assemble the Tart: Spread chilled pastry filling evenly over cooled crust. Arrange fresh fruit on top in a decorative pattern. If using glaze, warm apricot jam with water until smooth and brush lightly over fruit.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate assembled tart at least 30 minutes before serving. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for a flaky crust. Do not overwork dough to avoid toughness. Blind bake crust to prevent sogginess. Temper eggs slowly to avoid scrambling. Strain pastry cream for smooth texture. Use fresh ripe fruit to avoid soggy crust. Press plastic wrap directly on filling to prevent skin formation. Glaze fruit lightly to preserve arrangement.

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