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mothers day Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart

Mothers Day Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart: A Sweet Celebration

This Mothers Day Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart is an elegant dessert perfect for celebrating, combining a creamy vanilla custard with vibrant fresh fruits.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers or digestive biscuits
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted; coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or Half & Half
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar sugar alternative if desired
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean or Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for custard; optional
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Fruit such as berries

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • tart pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine with light brown sugar, fine sea salt, and melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl, stirring until well mixed. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let the crust cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat whole milk over medium heat, adding granulated sugar, fine sea salt, and the vanilla bean or extract. Stir frequently until it simmers, then remove from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cornstarch. Gradually temper the egg mixture by slowly whisking in the hot milk to prevent curdling. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in unsalted butter, then cool completely.
  3. Once the custard is completely cool and the crust is set, gently whip the custard until smooth. Pour it into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly. Cover with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  4. Just before serving, top the tart with fresh fruit. Slice into wedges and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure both crust and custard are completely cooled before assembly for the best texture.

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