sweet essentials: french custard fruit tart

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Sep 23, 2022

One of my goals on this site was to create basic recipes that could be combined to make other recipes. In this case, I am going to give you links to a brilliant French custard and two equally brilliant tart shells. Combine them with fresh fruit and glaze and you will have some very happy guests So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 2 Hr 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield Several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 tart shell, recipe link to follow
  • 1 french custard, recipe link to follow
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • assorted fresh fruit
  • apricot jam, for glazing

How To Make sweet essentials: french custard fruit tart

  • Step 1
    You will the two linked recipes and a tart pan to make this recipe.
  • Step 2
    Linked Recipes This first tart recipe gives you an awesome crust using almond flour. It is gluten free, but you would never know it. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/pie/sweet-essentials-fillable-almond-tart-crust.html This second tart crust combines flour and other ingredients that make a crust worthy or whatever you choose to fill it with. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/pie/autumn-essentials-super-flaky-pie-tart-crust.html This is one of the best French custards recipes you will ever taste, and is perfect for either of the tart crust recipes you choose to use. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/other-dessert/sweet-essentials-vanilla-custard-creme-patissier.html
  • Step 3
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 4
    Make the French custard recipe, then follow the instructions of placing into the fridge. You will need to make the custard several hours before using, or up to two days ahead of time.
  • Step 5
    Make the tart crust of your choice. Both crusts can be made a day or two before using.
  • Step 6
    Fill the tart shell with the custard, and chill in the fridge for about an hour.
  • So yummy
    Step 7
    Top with your favorite fruits. Then heat up some apricot jam, and brush on the fruit to create a yummy glaze.
  • Step 8
    Return to the fridge for about an hour to set up.
  • Step 9
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 10
    Here is another way to serve the custard, place some in a clear serving bowl, top with fruit and glaze… Crust Free. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 11
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Culture: French
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake

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