Description
Irresistible Homemade Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham crackers (crushed)
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups whole milk (or half & half)
- 5 large egg yolks (at room temperature)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 bean vanilla (or 2.5 tsp of vanilla extract)
- a pinch kosher salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, placing a rack in the center.
- In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until fine crumbs form. Mix in the light brown sugar, fine sea salt, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the crumbly mix to a tart pan. Press it down firmly to create a compact crust. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown, then allow it to cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, a pinch of kosher salt, and the vanilla beans. Heat over medium-high until it simmers without boiling; let it infuse off the heat for 15 minutes.
- While waiting, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until combined and slightly thickened.
- Remove the vanilla pod from the infused milk and bring it back to a simmer. Slowly drizzle half of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the yolks.
- Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Cook over low heat, stirring until the custard thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in 4 tbsp of butter and vanilla extract, if desired.
- Strain the custard if necessary, then refrigerate it until fully set and cold, for at least 3 hours.
- Once chilled, whisk the pastry cream until light and smooth. Pour the cream into the cooled crust, smoothing the top evenly.
- Refrigerate the tart for up to a day, adding fresh fruit or decorative toppings just before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh fruit for topping for best flavor.
- Make sure the egg yolks are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Chill the tart for at least 3 hours for best results.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart