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Classic French Fruit Tart with Vanilla Custard

A crisp pastry crust filled with smooth vanilla custard and topped with fresh fruit and a simple glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 –2 tablespoons cold water
For the custard:
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
  • 2 cups mixed fresh fruit strawberries, kiwi, blueberries
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly, then add egg yolk and water to form dough.
    Press dough into tart pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
      Heat milk until just simmering. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.
        Slowly add hot milk to egg mixture while whisking, then return to pan and cook until thick. Stir in vanilla.
          Spread custard into cooled crust and smooth evenly.
            Arrange fruit on top in any pattern you like.
              Warm apricot jam with water and brush over fruit. Chill before serving.

                Notes

                Store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Make sure the crust is fully cooled before adding custard. Dry fruit well before placing on tart to avoid excess moisture.