There is nothing more classic than a fresh Fruit Tart. While impressive looking, this tart is actually quite easy to put together. It starts with a crisp and sweet pastry shell, that is then filled with smooth vanilla pastry cream and topped with an assortment of fresh fruit. It can be glazed for the final finishing touch or left as is. Either way, this is a show-stopping dessert welcome at any dinner or gathering.
For Pastry:
For Pastry Cream:
To Assemble:
Make and Bake the Tart Pastry:
Make the Pastry Cream:
Assemble the Tart:
This recipe was tested using Diamond Crystal coarse kosher salt. If you use Morton's kosher salt or fine salt, decrease the volume by half.
When you glaze your fruit, the glaze should be slightly warm. If it cools down, gently heat it up again. If it gets too thick, add more water.
Use only the best-quality berries and fruit that are just ripe for this tart. Avoid overly ripe fruit.
Make sure your fruit is as dry as possible! It's important to wash fruit, of course. But make sure to drain and then dry the fruit on paper towels to absorb any excess liquid. Introducing excess liquid will compromise the structure of the tart.
Make ahead tips: The pastry and the pastry cream can be made up to 2 days in advance. The fruit tart should be served the same day it is assembled together.
Originally published in 2020, this recipe has been regularly re-tested and updated as needed to ensure it remains perfect.
Find it online: https://everydaypie.com/classic-fruit-tart/