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Mini fruit tarts with vanilla custard filling, topped with fresh berries and kiwi slices. Perfect for tea parties or spring brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Make the tart dough: In a bowl, whisk flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla, then add cold water until dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
  2. Bake tart shells: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough and press into mini tart pans. Prick bottoms with a fork. Bake 14–18 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  3. Make the custard: Warm milk until steaming. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly whisk in warm milk. Return mixture to the pan and cook until thick (3–5 minutes). Remove from heat; whisk in butter and vanilla. Cover and chill.
  4. Assemble: Spoon custard into cooled tart shells. Top with kiwi, blueberries, and raspberries.
  5. Optional glaze: Warm apricot jam with water, then brush lightly over fruit. Chill 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Keep dough cold for flaky crust
  • Press plastic wrap directly on custard surface to prevent skin
  • Serve chilled for best texture

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