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Silky Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart

Decadent Silky Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart for Easy Elegance

This Silky Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart offers an easy and elegant dessert option perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham crackers Processed into crumbs
  • 0.25 cups light brown sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Melted
For the Custard
  • 2 cups whole milk Can substitute with half & half
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 unit vanilla bean Or pure vanilla extract
  • 5 units egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter For finishing the custard
For Topping
  • 2 cups fresh fruit Any seasonal fruit works

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • tart pan
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Process graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine crumbs with brown sugar, sea salt, and melted butter, then press into the tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown and cool completely.
  2. Heat whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually pour hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking, then return to the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  3. Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Add unsalted butter and stir until melted. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  4. Remove plastic wrap from chilled custard and whip on medium speed until light. Pour whipped custard into cooled crust and smooth the top. Chill assembled tart in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to set.
  5. Prepare fresh fruit for topping, arrange it artistically on the tart just before serving, slice, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add fresh fruit just before serving for the best flavor and appearance. Ensure crust and custard are cool before assembly to prevent sogginess.

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