Description
Raspberry Vanilla Tarts are a delightful dessert featuring a buttery tart shell filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- Optional: Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Tart Shell: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk and vanilla extract until the dough holds together. Press the dough into tartlet pans and prick with a fork.
- Bake the Shells: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
- Prepare the Vanilla Filling: In a saucepan, combine milk and cream. Heat, but don’t boil. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Slowly add the heated cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Thicken the Filling: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Fill the Tarts: Pour the vanilla filling into the cooled tart shells. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Top with Raspberries: Once the filling is set, arrange fresh raspberries on top just before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Optional: Garnish with mint leaves for a touch of elegance. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the tart shells are completely cooled before filling.
- You can substitute raspberries with other berries if desired.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg