Would you love to indulge in a delightful and visually stunning dessert that captivates both taste buds and eyes? Look no further! We're embarking on a culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for a puff pastry fruit tart with almond cream. Picture a golden, flaky puff pastry crust embracing a layer of velvety almond cream, adorned with a vibrant array of fresh fruits. This tantalizing treat offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or an indulgent weekend treat.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
FRUITY ALMOND PUFF PASTRY TART
We are making frangipane. It sounds super fancy, but it's code for a tasty tart filling times ten. It is most classically made with almonds, but is also tasty when you sub in the same amount of hazelnuts or pecans. The tart is usually either strawberry or raspberry with some sweet apricot jam to coat the fruit, but you can get creative with what you have on hand. Nuts with buttery puff pastry topped with tart fruit with a dash of jam? It takes me straight to the streets of Paris...
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the sheet of puff pastry in the center of a baking sheet fitted with parchment. Top the puff with another sheet of parchment. Place a baking sheet directly on top of the parchment on top of the puff pastry. This weighs down the puff as it bakes and makes it uniform.
- Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven and bake until the puff pastry is partially cooked and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and take the baking sheet and top sheet of parchment off the pastry.
- While the pastry is baking, make the frangipane. In the bowl of the food processor, pulse the almonds until they become like a coarse, wet powder. Add the sugar, butter, flour, almond extract, cinnamon and egg and pulse until it forms a paste.
- Gently spread the frangipane in an even layer over the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border, and place the baking sheet back in the center of the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Bake until the frangipane and pastry are browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a small pot, warm the jam over low heat until it melts slightly, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer the puff to a flat surface and use a serrated knife to gently cut into 9 even pieces. Arrange the pieces close together on a serving platter as if they make a whole tart. Drizzle some of the warmed jam over the top edges of the pastry and frangipane to create a "glue" for the raspberries to stick to the pastry. Arrange the raspberries over the top of each piece. Drizzle the remaining jam gently over the raspberries and finish with a sprinkle of sugar for added texture. Serve at room temperature. Refrigerate the leftovers (if there are any!!).
PUFF PASTRY TART FILLED WITH ALMOND CREAM
Categories Nut Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Winter Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Purée almond paste, granulated sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until smooth. Add 1 egg, vanilla, and almond extract and purée until incorporated. Add flour and pulse until incorporated.
- Roll out 1 puff pastry sheet into an 11 1/2-inch square on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, then brush off excess flour from both sides. Cut out an 11-inch round by tracing around an inverted plate with tip of a paring knife. Transfer round to a buttered large baking sheet (not dark metal, or pastry may brown too much), discarding trimmings, and chill. Repeat procedure with second pastry sheet, leaving round on floured surface.
- Beat remaining egg with a fork and brush some over top of second round. Score round decoratively all over using tip of knife, then make several small slits all the way through pastry, at about 2-inch intervals, to create steam vents.
- Brush some of egg in a 1-inch-wide border around edge of chilled pastry round (on baking sheet). Mound almond cream in center of chilled round, spreading slightly, and bury bean in cream. Immediately cover with decorated round and press edges together lightly. Holding a small spoon with side at an angle, press around edge to seal galette decoratively.
- Bake galette in lower third of oven until puffed and pale golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Dust galette with confectioners sugar and bake in upper third of oven until edge is deep golden brown and shiny, 12 to 15 minutes more. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.
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.
PUFF-PASTRY FRUIT TART WITH ALMOND CREAM
Provided by Jackie O'Halloran
Categories Fruit Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Almond Spring Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut 3/4-inch-wide strip off each side of pastry and reserve. Roll out pastry square on work surface to 9 1/2-inch square. Brush edges of square with egg glaze. Arrange 3/4-inch-wide strips atop edges, forming raised border. Brush border with glaze. Pierce center of pastry all over with fork. Bake until pastry is golden brown about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend almond paste and cream in processor until almost smooth. Spoon almond filling into center of tart and spread evenly. Bake 5 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool.
- Melt jam with ginger in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. Arrange fruit decoratively atop tart. Brush jam glaze over fruit. Cut tart into squares and serve.
PUFF-PASTRY TARTS WITH STONE FRUITS AND FRANGIPANE
You can make smaller tarts with extra puff-pastry dough after cutting: Use two or three pieces of stone fruit and bake about 20 minutes. The leftover frangipane, or almond mixture, is a great addition to French-toast batter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Add granulated sugar, butter, 1 egg, salt, and cinnamon; process until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water. On a lightly floured surface, cut pastry into 6 four-inch-squares and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash. Spread 2 teaspoons almond mixture in center of each square; top with 4 pieces fruit. Sprinkle each tart with some turbinado sugar.
- Bake until tarts are golden brown and fruit has softened, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with flowers; serve.
Tips:
- Use cold butter: Cold butter is essential for a flaky crust. If the butter is too warm, it will melt and make the dough tough.
- Work quickly: Puff pastry is a delicate dough, so it's important to work quickly to prevent it from becoming overworked.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps to set the butter and make the crust even flakier.
- Use fresh fruit: Fresh fruit is always best for tarts. If you're using frozen fruit, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- Don't overcook the almond cream: Almond cream should be cooked until it is just set. Overcooking will make it dry and crumbly.
- Serve the tart warm or at room temperature: Puff pastry fruit tart is best served warm or at room temperature. If you're serving it cold, be sure to let it come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Puff pastry fruit tart is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, creamy almond filling, and fresh fruit topping, this tart is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this puff pastry fruit tart a try. You won't be disappointed!
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