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Mini Fruit Tarts

Discover the joy of making mini fruit tarts, perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare with a flaky crust, creamy filling, and fresh fruits. Ideal for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 44 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 strip lemon rind
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • a pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam or conserve
  • 4 oz blueberries
  • 4 oz raspberries
  • 2 medium kiwi fruits

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin
  • Mini tart pans
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Heat the whole milk and lemon rind in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and flour until smooth.
  3. Slowly whisk in the hot milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and whisk over medium heat until thick.
  5. Let the pastry cream cool in the fridge until cold.
  6. Beat the unsalted butter until creamy, then add sugar and lemon zest, followed by the egg.
  7. Stir in the flour and a pinch of salt, knead lightly, and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  8. Roll out the dough, cut circles, and line mini tart pans, then freeze for 30 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 12-14 minutes until golden and cool completely.
  10. Heat apricot jam, strain it, and brush onto the fruit for glaze.
  11. Fill cooled tart shells with pastry cream and top with assorted fresh fruits.
  12. Brush the fruits with glaze and chill the tarts until ready to serve.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter with coconut oil and use almond milk instead of whole milk. Experiment with topping fruits based on what’s in season or your favorites!