Description
Fruit Tart is an elegant and delicious dessert with a crisp, buttery crust, a creamy filling, and a vibrant topping of fresh fruit. It’s a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons ice water (or more, if needed)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, raspberries, or any fruits you prefer)
- ¼ cup apricot jam (or any fruit glaze, optional for gloss)
Instructions
For the tart crust, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add chilled butter and cut into flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and ice water, mixing until the dough comes together. Chill for 30 minutes, then roll out the dough and press it into a 9-inch tart pan. Chill again for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake for another 5-7 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. Spread the filling into the cooled tart shell.
- Wash and prepare the fruit, then arrange it on top of the cream filling in a decorative pattern. If desired, brush the fruit with melted apricot jam for a glossy finish.
- Chill the tart for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Store the tart in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. If the fruit is very juicy, consider draining it slightly before adding to the tart.
- For a different twist, try adding a drizzle of chocolate ganache or a sprinkle of toasted nuts over the fruit topping.
- Use any fresh, seasonal fruits for variety. Berries, citrus, and stone fruits work beautifully.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (excluding chilling time)
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
