Berry Tart Recipe
Berry Tart Recipe
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Servings
1
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Berry Tart, where a crispy tart shell meets a velvety diplomat cream, made from a blend of custard and whipped cream. Topped with a colorful assortment of fresh berries, this tart offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, making it an ideal dessert for any gathering. The tart shell is baked to golden perfection, while the creamy filling is chilled to set before being adorned with juicy berries. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert or an easy recipe to impress, this berry tart is a delightful choice that celebrates the best of seasonal fruits.
Ingredients
For the Tart Shell (35 cm long and 11 cm wide, with a removable bottom):
- - 200 g all-purpose flour
- - 100 g cold butter, cubed
- - 50 g powdered sugar
- - A pinch of salt
- - 1 egg
For the Diplomat Cream:
- - 250 ml milk
- - 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- - 3 egg yolks
- - 60 g sugar
- - 20 g cornstarch
- - 200 ml heavy cream
- - 1 packet of whipped cream stabilizer
For the Topping:
- - 500 g mixed fresh berries, washed
Directions
Combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg and mix until a smooth dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Roll out the dough and press it into the greased tart pan.
Prick the bottom with a fork, line with parchment paper, and fill with baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
Heat the milk with the vanilla bean (or extract) until it boils. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.
Slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture, then return to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin, and let cool.
Whip the cream with stabilizer until stiff. Fold into the cooled custard to make the diplomat cream.
Spread this cream over the cooled tart shell.
Chill the tart in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours, or overnight, to allow the cream to set properly.
Decorate with fresh berries before serving.
Enjoy!
Berry Tart Questions
A Berry Tart is a dessert made with a crispy tart shell filled with diplomat cream—a mix of custard and whipped cream—and topped with fresh, mixed berries. It's a light yet indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
The tart shell is made by mixing flour, powdered sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Add an egg to form a dough, chill it, then roll it out and press into a tart pan. Bake until golden brown and let it cool completely.
Diplomat cream is a combination of pastry cream (custard) and whipped cream, offering a light, creamy texture. It’s made by cooking milk with vanilla, then mixing it with a whisked egg yolk, sugar, and cornstarch mixture. Once thickened, it's cooled and then combined with whipped cream.
Yes, you can use various fruits like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even kiwi and mango. This tart is versatile and can be topped with any of your favorite fresh fruits.
Store the Berry Tart in the refrigerator, covered loosely with plastic wrap, for up to 2 days. For best results, add the berries just before serving to keep them fresh and prevent the tart from becoming soggy.
