Description
Indulge in the elegance of Jewel Fruit Custard Tarts Quartet, featuring a delightful combination of creamy custard and vibrant fruits.
Ingredients
- Tart shells – 8 pre-baked or homemade
- Milk – 2 cups
- Egg yolks – 4 large
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Cornstarch – 2 tbsp
- Vanilla bean paste – 1 tsp
- Mixed fruits: strawberries, blueberries, cherries, green grapes
- Apricot glaze or honey – for shine
- Edible flowers & gold leaf – for garnish
Instructions
- Heat milk with vanilla until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until pale, then slowly temper with warm milk.
- Return to heat, whisk until thick and smooth to make pastry cream. Chill completely.
- Fill cooled tart shells with the custard using a piping bag for neat presentation.
- Top each tart with a different fruit — strawberries, blueberries, cherries, or green grapes.
- Brush gently with warm apricot glaze or honey for gloss.
- Decorate with edible flowers or gold leaf for a luxurious touch.
- Serve chilled on an elegant plate.
Notes
- Ensure the tart shells are completely cooled before filling.
- Use fresh fruits for the best flavor and presentation.
- Adjust the sweetness of the custard according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg