Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.5 cup

flour

sifted

0.33 cup

powdered sugar

plus additional for dusting

8 tbsp

butter

cold, chopped

1 unit

egg yolk

9 ounce

strawberries

9 ounce

raspberries

9 ounce

blueberries

2 cup

milk

1 unit

vanilla bean

split

4 unit

egg yolks

0.67 cup

granulated sugar

0.25 cup

cornstarch

Step 1
~3 min

Sift flour and powdered sugar into a large bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Rub in cold, chopped butter using fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3
~3 min

Add egg yolk and mix to form a firm but pliable dough.

Step 4
~3 min

Knead lightly.

Step 5
~3 min

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 7
~3 min

Roll out pastry between 2 sheets of parchment paper to 1/8-inch thickness.

Step 8
~3 min

Press into a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.

Step 9
~3 min

Trim edges.

Step 10
~3 min

Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 11
~3 min

Line pastry with parchment paper and fill with dried beans.

Step 12
~3 min

Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 13
~3 min

Remove paper and beans.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.

Step 15
~3 min

Cool completely.

Step 16
~3 min

For the pastry cream, heat milk in a medium saucepan with the vanilla bean until almost boiling.

Step 17
~3 min

Set aside to infuse vanilla flavor.

Step 18
~3 min

Beat egg yolks and granulated sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until thick and pale.

Step 19
~3 min

Beat in cornstarch.

Step 20
~3 min

Remove vanilla bean from warm milk.

Step 21
~3 min

Whisk in egg mixture.

Step 22
~3 min

Cook, stirring, on medium heat until custard boils and thickens.

Step 23
~3 min

Place plastic wrap directly on surface of custard to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 24
~3 min

Cool completely.

Step 25
~3 min

Spoon pastry cream into tart shell.

Step 26
~3 min

Refrigerate until chilled.

Step 27
~3 min

Top with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

Step 28
~3 min

Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use very cold butter for the pastry crust.

Let the pastry cream cool completely before filling the tart shell.

Add a layer of almond paste to the bottom of the tart shell for added flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Pastry cream can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Pair with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French dessert, often enjoyed during summer months.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer picnics
Birthday parties

Occasion Tags

Summer
Picnic
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

65/100

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