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mother's day Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart

Mother's Day Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart Made with Love

A stunning mother's day Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart that captivates the heart and taste buds.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Can be substituted with digestive biscuits
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar White sugar works as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine can serve as a substitute
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Half & Half can be used
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean or Extract Vanilla paste is an alternative
  • 5 Egg Yolks
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For custard
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Seasonal Fruits Berries, kiwi, or mango

Equipment

  • food processor
  • medium saucepan
  • tart pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs, then mix with light brown sugar and melted unsalted butter. Press into a tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  2. In a saucepan, heat whole milk, whisk in granulated sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch. Temper eggs with milk mixture, return to heat until thickened.
  3. Whisk in unsalted butter until melted. Strain through a sieve, cover with wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  4. Once chilled, whisk custard until smooth. Pour into cooled crust and return to refrigerator for a couple of hours.
  5. Before serving, top with fresh fruits. Serve immediately for vibrancy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dessert evokes nostalgia and warmth, perfect for celebrating special moments.

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