Mini Fruit Tarts
Ingredients
- 340 g plain flour
2 1/2 cups
- 2 egg yolks
- 65 g icing sugar
2/3 cup
- 170 g butter
3/4 cup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- zest of one lemon
- 250 ml full fat milk
1 cup
- 15 g cornstarch
- 25 g sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or seeds from one vanilla pod
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 40 g milk/dark chocolate
melted
- strawberries/ raspberries/ blackberries/ blueberries
as desired
- 7 g gelatine powder
- 250 ml warm water
- 12 g sugar
1 tbsp
Directions
- 1
Start by preparing the tart base dough. In a large bowl mix the flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and mix to a crumbly mixture. Work with your fingertips so that you don't melt the butter.
- 2
In a small saucepan with the heat turned off, combine together all the pastry cream ingredients. Cook your cream filling on medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens. It is important to not move away from the cream while cooking as once it thickens you have to remove it from the stove immediately or it will burn. Place the cream into a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap, making sure that the plastic wrap is touching the cream. Leave it to cool down in the fridge for at least an hour.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C or 350°F. Spray the tartlet tins with some baking spray and set aside.
- 4
Once the chocolate is all set and cooled, fill each tart with the pastry cream. And place them in the fridge for 15 minutes so that the pastry cream sets slightly.
- 5
Add the gelatine, sugar and water together and mix well until they let it bloom.
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About this Recipe
Craving an elegant dessert that's surprisingly simple to master at home? These classic Mini Fruit Tarts deliver stunning presentation and irresistible flavor, making any occasion feel special.
Why This Recipe Works
What makes these mini fruit tarts truly shine is the exquisite balance of textures and tastes. You start with a sweet, crumbly shell that provides the perfect contrast to the smooth, rich pastry cream. A thoughtful layer of melted chocolate coats the shell, not only adding depth of flavor but also creating a barrier that keeps the tart crisp.
What to Expect
Prepare for a delightful sensory experience with every bite. You'll encounter the satisfying crunch of the buttery tart shell, followed by the silky, vanilla-infused pastry cream that melts in your mouth. The vibrant, fresh fruits — strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries — provide a burst of natural sweetness and a refreshing tang, cutting through the richness beautifully. This dessert is designed to be a symphony of sweet, creamy, and tart notes, making it a sophisticated treat that's surprisingly approachable to create.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to personalize your mini fruit tarts with your favorite fresh berries. While the recipe suggests a beautiful mix of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, you could also experiment with other small, delicate fruits. For the chocolate layer, you can choose between milk or dark chocolate based on your preference for sweetness and intensity, allowing you to tailor the flavor profile perfectly.
Serving & Context
These mini fruit tarts are the quintessential dessert for afternoon tea, dinner parties, or any celebratory gathering where an elegant, individual-sized treat is desired. Serve them chilled to highlight the crispness of the shell and the coolness of the pastry cream and fresh fruit.