Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Berry Custard Puff Pastry Tart. Crisp puff pastry serves as the base for a creamy custard filling, topped with a colorful array of fresh berries. This French-inspired dessert is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Custard Filling:
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Berries and Garnish:
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and place it on the baking sheet, creating a border and pricking the center with a fork. Bake until golden and puffed, then press down the center to make space for the filling.
- Make the custard: Heat milk in a saucepan, then whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl. Slowly add hot milk, return to the saucepan, and cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla and butter, then cool.
- Assemble the tart: Spread the custard in the pastry shell, top with berries, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra shine, warm apricot jam and brush over the berries.
- This tart is best enjoyed the day it’s made to preserve the pastry’s crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
