Description
A mixed berry tart is an elegant dessert with a buttery tart shell, smooth vanilla pastry cream, and a vibrant assortment of fresh berries. It’s crisp, creamy, and juicy all at once, making it a perfect centerpiece for gatherings or a refreshing treat any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tbsp cold water
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2–3 cups assorted fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin glaze)
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add butter and pulse until crumbly. Add yolk and cold water until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, press into a 9-inch tart pan, prick bottom, and freeze 10 minutes. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- For pastry cream, heat milk until simmering. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly add hot milk, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook until thick. Stir in vanilla and butter. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and refrigerate until chilled.
- Spoon or pipe pastry cream into the cooled crust. Arrange fresh berries decoratively on top.
- Warm apricot jam with water, brush lightly over berries for shine. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a tart pan with a removable bottom for easy serving.
- Brush the crust with melted chocolate before filling to prevent sogginess.
- Fresh berries give the best texture and appearance; frozen berries may release too much liquid.
- Assemble shortly before serving for the freshest look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of tart)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
