Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flaky puff pastry, creamy custard, and fresh berries with this Berry Custard Puff Pastry Tart. A perfect dessert for showcasing seasonal fruits and impressing your guests.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Fruit Topping:
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg (beaten)
Optional Crust Sugar:
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
Custard:
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and score a border. Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle sugar, prick the center, and bake until puffed and golden.
- Make Custard: Whisk together milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, then add vanilla and butter. Cool and chill.
- Assemble Tart: Spread the custard on the pastry, top with berries, and serve or chill before serving.
Notes
- Use seasonal berries and dust with powdered sugar or drizzle honey for extra sweetness.
- For a shiny finish, brush berries with warm apricot jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
