sweet essentials: french custard fruit tart
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
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Step 1You will the two linked recipes and a tart pan to make this recipe.
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Step 2Linked 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
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Step 3Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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Step 4Make 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.
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Step 5Make the tart crust of your choice. Both crusts can be made a day or two before using.
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Step 6Fill the tart shell with the custard, and chill in the fridge for about an hour.
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Step 7Top with your favorite fruits. Then heat up some apricot jam, and brush on the fruit to create a yummy glaze.
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Step 8Return to the fridge for about an hour to set up.
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Step 9PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 10Here is another way to serve the custard, place some in a clear serving bowl, top with fruit and glaze… Crust Free. Enjoy.
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Step 11Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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