Description
Vanilla Cream Tarts with Fresh Raspberries are elegant individual desserts featuring a buttery tart crust, silky vanilla custard, and juicy raspberries. Perfect for any occasion, these tarts are as delicious as they are beautiful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2–4 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix flour, butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and mix. Gradually add cold water until the dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough to 1/8 inch thick. Press into tart pans, trim, and prick the bottoms. Cover with parchment and pie weights.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, then bake for another 5-7 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- In a saucepan, bring milk to a simmer. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly add hot milk to temper, then return to saucepan.
- Cook while stirring until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter. Let cool slightly.
- Fill the cooled tart crusts with the vanilla cream, smoothing the tops. Chill for at least 2 hours until set.
- Top each tart with fresh raspberries and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free filling.
- Substitute the tart crust with a gluten-free flour blend if needed.
- Add citrus zest to the vanilla cream for a flavor twist.
- These tarts are best served chilled and fresh.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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