BEST Classic French Fruit Tart – PASTRY CREAM
Elegant French tart with silky pastry cream and vibrant fresh fruits. A harmonious blend of textures and flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 baked tart shell (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries)
Instructions
- Heat the milk: In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Stir occasionally.
- Whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch: Combine 4 egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Temper with milk: Slowly pour 1 cup of hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Cook until thick: Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook on medium heat, whisking until thickened and boiling (~5-7 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla and cool: Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Cool in a bowl covered with plastic wrap.
- Fill the tart shell: Pour cooled pastry cream into the tart shell.
- Top with mixed fruit: Arrange strawberries, kiwi, and blueberries decoratively.
Notes
Ensure tart shell is fully cooled before adding cream to prevent sogginess.
Use whole milk for richer flavor.
Chill tart in fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.
Adjust fruit based on seasonal availability.
Use whole milk for richer flavor.
Chill tart in fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.
Adjust fruit based on seasonal availability.