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Making a Fruit Tart in 5 Simple Steps
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items A delicious fruit tart is a great spring/summer treat. I made this for my friend's birthday and it came out spectacular. The best part? It was super simple to make and only takes 5 steps. Easy to also make ahead and assemble on the day of!
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Ingredients
Everything you need to make the pastry cream, tart dough and the fruit ensemble that goes on top.
I go store-bought for granulated sugar and the results are still good! I also linked a brand name as well.
granulated sugar - Walmart.com
If go with a brand name, I generally always go Domino.
Domino® Premium Cane Granulated Sugar, 4 lb Bag - Gluten-Free Kosher Non-GMO
Fiercely loyal to Eggland's Best - both for baking and for consuming (eating). You only need the yolks for this recipe. I like to save the whites for a scramble in the morning.
Eggland's Best Extra Large White Eggs, 18 Count
This salt is everything - I have the massive box, mostly for cooking but I use it for baking as well and it works just as well.
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt - Instacart
My go-to cornstarch for a lot of recipes!
Argo Gluten-Free Corn Starch Thickening Powder,16 oz
Vanilla extract is generally NOT an area where I'd pull back money on. The quality of vanilla does make a difference in the final product, so make sure you buy a name brand for this!
McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract, 1.0 fl oz Box
If you don't have whole milk, mix in half heavy cream and half 2% milk. I did this for this recipe and the pastry cream turned out delicious.
Whole Milk in Dairy Milk - Walmart.com
Domino is worth it here and if you buy the biggest size bag, it's quite economical especially if you'll use it for other recipes as well.
Domino Confectioners Sugar, Pure Cane 10-x Powdered, 2lb (907g), Plastic Bag
My go-to all purpose flour. Good quality for the price!
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, Baking Flour, 5 lb Bag
If you want to splurge, Kerry Gold is the creme de la creme. Especially for recipes where butter is essential, I like to go for the name brand.
Kerrygold Grass-Fed Pure Irish Unsalted Butter, 8 Oz, 2 Sticks
For when I don't go premium, I go with Land O Lakes.
Land O Lakes Unsalted Butter, 4 Sticks, 1 lb Pack
Fresh strawberries are the best for fruit tarts as the vibrant red color really makes the fruit tart stand out!
Fresh Strawberries, 2 lb, Container
Blueberries are another great fruit to add to a fruit tart.
Fresh Blueberries, 1 Pint Container
I love raspberry for its' sharp citrus taste. Balances nicely with other sweeter fruits.
Fresh Raspberries, 12 oz. Container
Kiwi has a beautiful distint green color and also adds a different flavor and texture vs other fruits. It's a staple of mine in a fruit tart!
Fresh Kiwi, 1lb Package
Mango is on the sweeter side, especially when it's in season. One of my favorite adds to a fruit tart for its' color and sweetness.
Marketside Fresh Cut Mango, 10 oz Tray
Equipment
All of the equipment necessary to bake this delicious fruit tart & more.
I'm a KitchenAid stand mixer girl through and through. It's gotten me through so many bakes and has never failed me.
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, White, K45SSWH - Walmart.com
If you don't want to splurge on a KitchenAid, I highly recommend purchasing this brand. I've used it before and it works very well.
VIVOHOME 660W 10-Speed 6Qt Tilt-Head Mixer
My favorite hand mixer to date. I do use it for less complicated whips. I generally will use a stand mixer for dough then will use hand mixer for filling/frosting.
Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with QuickBurst, Bowl Rest, Storage Case & 3 Attachments, 250W, Black - Walmart.com
Pie weights I've used for years. These are durable, cool quickly after being used and are easy to store.
Ceramic Pie Crust Weights, Natural Ceramic Stoneware, Set of 2
Sturdy rolling pin is necessary for getting the tart dough thin!
Best Rolling Pins
This gorgeous tart pan is what I wish I had before I started baking my tart……LOL. Oh well, there's always a next time.
Bakken Nonstick Tart Pan with Removable Base, Fluted Edge, Durable Steel for Pies, Tarts, and Quiches, Gray
Parchment paper to me is parchment paper. I always go generic for this.
Great Value Non-Stick Parchment Paper, 50 Sq ft
Saucepan needed to make the pastry cream.
Carote Healthy Ceramic NonStick Saucepan with Induction 7" Non-Toxic Sauce Pan With Lid Cover, Bon Appetit, Taupe, 2QT
I have so many of these large bowls. They're great for serving but also for storing pastry cream in the fridge.
AmorArc 8.75'' Large Ceramic Pasta Bowls, 38oz Stoneware Pasta Serving Bowls Set of 4 for Kitchen, Wide Bowls for Fruit,Pasta,Salad,Oatmeal,Meal, Microwave Safe, Reactive Glaze-Cappuccino - Walmart.com
Recipe
This is the recipe I used for the fruit tart.
Step 1. Make the pastry cream.
Step 2. Make the tart dough.
Step 3. Cook the tart dough.
Step 4. Cut the fruit.
Step 5. Assemble the fruit tart.
A delicious fruit tart recipe that was enjoyed by all of my friends, including the friend who was celebrating her birthday!
How to Make Your Own Fresh Fruit Tart