Description
Mini Fruit Tarts With Pastry Cream are a delightful dessert that will charm your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. These bite-sized treats feature buttery tart shells filled with smooth homemade pastry cream, topped with an array of vibrant, fresh fruits. Perfect for any occasion—from casual gatherings to elegant events—these mini tarts are as easy to make as they are visually stunning. Customize them with seasonal fruits for a personalized touch, making each batch unique. Impress your family and friends with these delectable desserts that are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Fresh strawberries and blueberries for topping
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt; mix until blended.
- Add cold cubed butter; pulse until pea-sized pieces form.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract; mix until a dough forms without overmixing.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into small rounds.
- Place rounds into mini tart pans, pressing gently to shape.
- Freeze for about 20 minutes, then bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before filling with pastry cream and topping with fresh fruits.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart (30g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg