Ingredients
Method
Make the Crust
- Combine flour, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl until crumbly. Add egg and vanilla to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough to fit your tart pan, then bake until golden. Allow it to cool completely.
Make the Pastry Cream
- Heat milk in a medium pot until just boiling, then remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth and light in color.
- Gradually whisk in a quarter of the hot milk to temper the eggs.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pot with the remaining milk and return to medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in butter and vanilla extract, cooking for one more minute until thick and bubbly.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and chill until cold.
Assemble the Tart
- Remove the tart ring and place the crust on a serving platter.
- Whisk the cold pastry cream until smooth and spread evenly into the tart shell.
- Arrange the fresh fruits on top in your desired design.
- Heat apricot jam with a tablespoon of water until thin, then brush over the fruits for a glossy finish.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Leftover pastry cream can be stored separately. Crust can be frozen before baking.
