Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the art of crafting the perfect fruity tart. This delightful treat tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant colors and sweet, juicy flavors. Whether you prefer a classic French tart, a rustic galette, or a modern twist on this timeless dessert, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a masterpiece. From selecting the freshest fruits to mastering the perfect crust, we'll take you through each step of creating a fruity tart that will be the star of any gathering. So gather your ingredients, let your creativity soar, and let's embark on this delectable journey together.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRESH FRUIT TARTS
This recipe is for one big tart or four little tarts. The shells of individual tarts will bake a little faster, so watch them carefully as they bake. Also, use any fruit you want. Apples and bananas don't work well because they get brown and mushy. You can also use just one kind of fruit or many different kinds. For this recipe, I used some figs from my tree in my backyard! Go foraging in your neighborhood and see what you can find.
Provided by Duff Goldman
Categories dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield One 9-inch tart or four 4-inch mini tarts
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the crust: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and heavy cream. In the bowl of a food processor with a blade attachment, pulse the flour, butter, sugar and salt until no big chunks of butter remain. Slowly add the yolk mixture to the flour mixture. Blend to combine but don't overwork the dough.
- Remove the dough and, turning it out onto a lightly floured surface, knead it 4 or 5 times to incorporate.
- Divide the dough in half if making one large tart. Divide the dough into four pieces if making mini tarts. Flatten the dough pieces into discs with your hands, wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 20 minutes and up to overnight. (Freeze any remaining pieces for another project for up to 3 months.)
- Make the pastry cream: Put a damp kitchen towel under a medium bowl and whisk together the egg yolks and 1/4 cup of the sugar until the yolks are lighter in color, about 2 minutes. (The towel will ensure the bowl doesn't slide around.) Add the cornstarch and salt, whisk again, and set the bowl aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and the remaining sugar 1/4 cup sugar and cook until the mixture almost boils, 4 to 5 minutes. With one hand, start whisking the egg yolk mixture; with the other hand, slowly drizzle the hot milk into the bowl, whisking until all the milk is incorporated.
- Pour the custard back into the saucepan and continue cooking, stirring constantly, on medium-high heat, until the mixture is thick and one bubble plops up on top, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the custard from the heat and pour into a clean medium bowl. Don't scrape the pot if the bottom looks burned or like scrambled eggs. Now, stir in the butter and vanilla. Keep stirring until the butter melts. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the bowl so it is touching the pastry cream, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Bake the tart shell or shells: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is a circle (about 9 inches across and 1/2 inch thick for one large tart and about 6 inches across and 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick for four mini tarts.
- Lay the dough onto the tart pan, and then using your fingers, gently press it down. Try not to tear the dough or make it too thin. Ideally, it should be an even thickness all the way across.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully trim the edges so the dough is perfectly even with the top of the tart shell (see Cook's Note). Place the tart shell on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Using a fork, poke a bunch of holes in the bottom of the tart shell to keep bubbles from forming during baking. Refrigerate the tart shell for 20 minutes. Repeat with the remaining tart shells if using.
- Remove the pan or pans from the fridge and lay a piece of parchment over the chilled dough. Fill the uncooked tart shell with pie weights or dried beans or uncooked rice.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then, using oven mitts, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Remove the pie weights and parchment. Return the baking sheet to the oven, continuing to bake until the crust is golden brown, 5 to 8 more minutes. Let the pan or pans cool on a wire rack.
- Make the glaze and finish the tart: In a medium pot over medium heat, cook the apricot jam and water. Stir with a fork as it cooks until the mixture is a thin, shiny liquid, about 3 minutes.
- Take the pastry cream from the fridge and, in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed, beat the pastry cream to loosen it up. Spread the pastry cream in a thin 1/4- to 1/2-inch layer on the bottom of the tart shell.
- Carefully cut the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, mangos and figs. Arrange the fruit so there is no visible pastry cream. (You can make the tart look awesome by laying the fruit in cool patterns.)
- Once the fruit is arranged, use a soft pastry brush to paint it with the warm apricot glaze. Don't leave any bare spots. Make sure to glaze all the fruit. Take your time.
- Cut and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
QUICK AND EASY FRUIT TARTS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the tarts: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured work surface, lay out the puff pastry. Cut the puff pastry sheets in half, making 4 rectangles. Place 2 puff pastry rectangles on each sheet pan. Set aside.
- Add the blueberries and strawberries to separate bowls. Divide the granulated sugar and lemon juice between the bowls. Season each with a pinch of salt and stir until well combined.
- Divide the blueberries between 2 of the puff pastry rectangles, leaving a 1/4-inch border on all sides. Do the same with the strawberries and the remaining puff pastry rectangles. Pinch the corners of each rectangle, creating a slight lip. Brush the edges with the cream.
- Bake in the lower half of the oven until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes.
- For the whipped cream: While the tarts bake, add the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to a large bowl. Using a hand mixer or whisk, whip until soft and billowy. Transfer to a serving bowl and chill until ready to serve.
- Transfer the tarts to a cutting board. Let the tarts cool slightly before slicing approximately 6 times across each tart to create thin slices. Transfer to a serving platter. Scatter the mint leaves over the tart pieces and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve alongside the whipped cream.
MINI FRUIT TARTS
I use the crust in these mini tarts for just about everything! So yummy and flaky!
Provided by aly britton
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or 2 knives until the texture resembles coarse cornmeal, with butter pieces the size of small peas. Mix in water with a fork just until the dough comes together.
- Toss berries, sugar, flour, and salt together in a bowl to make the filling. Set aside at room temperature.
- Lightly butter or grease 14 muffin cups. Place some dough in each muffin cup and press it against the bottoms and sides to create tart shells that are 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Divide berry filling evenly among the tart shells.
- Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Refrigerate tarts for 15 minutes while the oven preheats.
- Bake tarts in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 15 to 18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
VANILLA CREAM FRUIT TART
It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me the recipe, and it always receives rave reviews at gatherings. -Susan Terzakis, Andover, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour (mixture will be crumbly). Pat onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake until lightly browned, 25-28 minutes. Cool., Beat melted chips and cream until smooth. Beat in cream cheese until smooth. Spread over crust. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool., Arrange berries over cream cheese layer; brush with pineapple mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FRESH FRUIT TART
So simple and yet so elegant, this pretty tart is sure to impress. Best of all, its versatile ingredients let you serve it using fresh berries one time, and sweet summer fruits the next.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour, cornmeal and lemon juice to form a dough. Press onto bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Bake at 425° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack., For filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Arrange berries or fruit over filling. Refrigerate while preparing glaze., For fruit glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, apricot nectar and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Cool; brush over fruit. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
FRUIT TART RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, sugar, salt, sugar, all purpose flour, egg yolk, nonstick cooking spray, cornstarch, large egg, large egg yolks, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, fresh mixed berries, apricot jam
Provided by Lena Mandwee
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and salt on medium speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Once combined, add flour and mix on low for 30 seconds. Then, add the egg yolk and mix on low speed for an additional 30 seconds.
- Lightly knead the dough into a ball. Then, press it into a 6-inch disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Lightly spray a 9-inch pie shell with nonstick cooking spray and place the chilled dough inside the pan.
- Pinch off pieces of dough and press them against the sides of the pan to reach the top. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the dough for 23 to 26 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- To make the filling, heat the milk in a medium pot until just boiling. Then, remove the pot from the heat.
- While the milk is cooling but still warm to the touch, in a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Then, once combined, add a cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
- Return the pot to the heat and cook over medium heat, whisking until the cream thickens, about 2 minutes. Then, stir in the butter and vanilla and cook one minute more, whisking constantly.
- Chill until cold (roughly for a few hours in a bow), covered.
- To glaze the fruit, in a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam with 1 tablespoon of water over medium heat, whisking, until thin.
- Assemble the tart with the filling, fruit and glaze over the fruit. Serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right fruit: Use fruits that are in season and ripe. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your tart.
- Prepare the fruit properly: Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly. If necessary, peel and core the fruit.
- Use a good quality pastry crust: You can either make your own pastry crust or use a store-bought one. If you are using a store-bought crust, be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions.
- Don't overfill the tart: The tart should be filled with fruit, but not so much that it overflows. Otherwise, the fruit will not cook properly.
- Bake the tart at a high temperature: This will help to create a golden brown crust and prevent the fruit from becoming too soft.
- Let the tart cool before serving: This will allow the filling to set and the crust to firm up.
Conclusion:
Fruit tarts are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. With a variety of fruits to choose from and endless possibilities for fillings, toppings, and crusts, there is sure to be a fruit tart that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give one of these fruity tart recipes a try.
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