Mixed Berry Tart with Custard Filling Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of a buttery tart crust filled with creamy custard and topped with a colorful array of fresh mixed berries, all finished off with a glossy apricot glaze. This Mixed Berry Tart with Custard Filling is a perfect dessert for any occasion, showcasing the best of summer fruits in a beautifully presented treat.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Tart Crust:
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
Custard Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping:
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Tart Crust: Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add water, form dough, chill, roll out, and bake.
- Custard Filling: Heat milk, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and yolks, add hot milk, cook until thick, stir in butter and vanilla, chill.
- Assembly: Spread custard in tart shell, top with berries, glaze with warmed apricot jam if desired, chill.
Notes
- Use any combination of fresh seasonal berries.
- The tart can be assembled up to 4 hours in advance.
- For a citrusy twist, add a bit of lemon zest to the custard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
