Mixed Berry Tart
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Overview
This Mixed Berry Tart is a delightful way to celebrate the arrival of summer and the patriotic spirit of Memorial Day. The tart begins with a buttery crust that is both flaky and tender, providing the perfect base for the creamy vanilla custard filling. As you prepare the crust, it’s essential to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, which helps maintain its shape during baking. The custard, made from egg yolks, sugar, and milk, is tempered to ensure a smooth texture without any scrambled bits.
Once the crust is baked and cooled, the real fun begins with the assembly. The vibrant colors of the fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries not only make the tart visually appealing but also add a burst of flavor that complements the rich custard. Arranging the berries in a circular pattern creates a stunning presentation that is sure to impress your guests.
This tart is not just a treat for the eyes; it’s a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of summer. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this Mixed Berry Tart is a perfect way to celebrate the season. Serve it fresh and watch as everyone enjoys the delightful combination of flavors and textures. It’s a recipe that will surely become a favorite for warm weather gatherings.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Gather flour, sugar, corn starch, vanilla extract, salt, milk, butter, eggs, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
Add one stick of softened butter, a quarter teaspoon of salt, and three tablespoons of sugar to a mixer bowl.
Place the paddle attachment on the mixer and beat to cream the butter with the sugar and salt until combined.
Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
Add one egg and beat again until combined.
Measure in one and a half cups of flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Scrape down any remaining bits of flour on the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the dough to a piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a flat round.
Place the disc of dough in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
Carefully crack and separate three eggs, placing the egg yolks in a separate larger mixing bowl.
Pour one and a half cups of milk into a medium-sized saucepan and gently heat over medium heat.
Add a half cup of sugar, a quarter cup of cornstarch, and a quarter teaspoon of salt to the egg yolks and whisk until combined.
Gradually pour in a little bit of the warmed milk to the egg yolk mixture and whisk thoroughly to combine.
Tip: This process tempers the eggs and helps prevent them from scrambling later while heating.
Pour the tempered custard liquid back into the saucepan and turn the stove on medium-low heat.
Constantly whisk the mixture until a thick custard forms.
Tip: Constantly whisk the mixture until a thick custard forms for the best texture.
Add two teaspoons of vanilla extract to the thickened custard and whisk until combined.
Tip: Add vanilla extract to the thickened custard for enhanced flavor.
Spread flour on a clean flat work surface, place the chilled dough on top, and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough until it is 11 inches in diameter.
Carefully roll the crust over the rolling pin to lift up and transfer to a 9-inch tart pan.
Press down on the sides and bottom of the pan to ensure the crust is secure and fitted.
Trim any excess overhanging edges of the crust and set aside.
Tip: Trim any excess overhanging edges of the crust for a neat finish.
Use the excess pieces to fill any lower points of the crust, pressing the dough together.
Use a fork to poke some holes all over the bottom of the crust.
Tip: Poke holes all over the bottom of the crust to prevent bubbling during baking.
Bake the crust in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove the crust from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Tip: Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the custard for better layering.
Scoop the prepared vanilla custard into the baked and cooled tart crust and spread smooth across the top.
Decorate with a ring of sliced strawberries, a circle of fresh blueberries, a ring of raspberries, an inner circle of blackberries, and a piece of strawberry in the middle.
Serve the tart fresh and enjoy.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Almond Milk
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
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Interesting Tidbits
- •The colors of the mixed berries represent the American flag, making this tart a festive choice for Memorial Day.
- •Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
- •Tempering the eggs with warm milk is crucial to avoid scrambling when making custard.
- •Using a fork to poke holes in the crust before baking allows steam to escape, preventing bubbling.
