Indulge in a symphony of fresh flavors and textures with our delightful Fresh Fruit Tart with Almond Press-In Crust. This captivating dessert features a buttery, almond-infused crust that perfectly complements the vibrant medley of seasonal fruits. As you bite into the crisp crust, you'll be greeted by a burst of sweetness from the juicy fruits, beautifully arranged atop a luscious layer of creamy almond filling. Each forkful promises a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, making this tart an irresistible treat for any occasion.
The recipe section of this article provides detailed instructions for crafting this culinary masterpiece. From preparing the press-in crust and creamy almond filling to selecting and arranging the fresh fruits, we'll guide you through each step with precision. We'll also share variations of the classic tart, including a gluten-free crust option for those with dietary restrictions.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we've got you covered. Our comprehensive guide includes helpful tips and tricks to ensure success, along with stunning photos that will inspire your creativity. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful journey of creating a fresh fruit tart that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones.
FRESH FRUIT TART WITH ALMOND PRESS-IN CRUST
Eating fruit tarts is great. Rolling out dough on a brutally hot day isn't. Good thing this stunner has a no-fuss press-in crust.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Dessert Tart Custard Fruit Berry Blueberry Blackberry Milk/Cream Vanilla Almond Egg Butter Vegetarian Soy Free Peanut Free Kid-Friendly Pie Summer
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Crust:
- Place a rack in the middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Whisk egg yolks and 1 Tbsp. cold water in a small bowl to combine.
- Whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter and rub and smash into dry ingredients with your fingers to create large, shaggy pieces (you want some pieces that are flat and thin and some that are large and irregular).
- Drizzle egg yolk mixture over flour and, using a fork or your fingers, toss into dough to incorporate. Knead dough in bowl until it starts to come together (it will still look a little dry; although, if it looks too dry and doesn't come together, add 1-2 Tbsp. more water, but only if needed).
- Turn dough out onto a clean work surface and knead 1 or 2 more times. Divide dough in half, stack pieces, and press down firmly to smash together. Repeat process until dough is well combined and becomes slightly sticky, 2-3 more times. Press dough into bottom and 1" up sides of pan and prick all over with a fork. Freeze until very firm, 20-30 minutes.
- Bake crust until deep golden brown all over, 35-40 minutes. Let cool.
- Do Ahead: Crust can be baked 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
- Custard and assembly:
- Bring milk and vanilla paste to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl, starting slowly-it won't want to combine easily at first-then vigorously whisk until mixture is very pale yellow and very thick, about 1 minute (the sugar should be nearly dissolved at this point). Whisking constantly, gradually add hot milk mixture. Return custard base to saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Simmer, still whisking constantly, until custard is thickened and has no cornstarch taste, about 3 minutes.
- Remove custard from heat and add butter a couple of pieces at a time, whisking until fully melted before adding more, until all of the butter is incorporated. Transfer to a medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly against surface. Let cool.
- Vigorously whisk custard until smooth and slightly loosened. Scrape into crust and smooth surface. Top with berries.
- Do Ahead: Custard can be made 4 days ahead. Keep chilled.
SUMMER FRUIT TART FROM ALMOND BREEZE®
Bring summertime flavor anywhere with this easy mixed berry tart with almondmilk vanilla custard.
Provided by Almond Breeze
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Almond Breeze
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make custard whisk egg, corn starch and maple syrup together in a pan. Slowly whisk in almond milk over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking continuously, remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
- Pour custard into tart crust and top with fruit.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 92.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
LEMON TART WITH ALMOND CRUST
Our state produces an abundance of lemons, and everyone is always looking for new ways to use them. This beautiful tart is my delicious solution to the excess-lemon problem! -Lois Kinneberg, Phoenix, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the flour, almonds, sugar, butter, extract and salt in a food processor. Cover and pulse until blended. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until mixture forms a soft dough. , Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°., In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, peel and salt until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Pour into crust., Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GLUTEN- AND DAIRY-FREE FRESH FRUIT TART
My rendition of the fresh fruit tart I grew up infatuated with is free of gluten and dairy but full of luxurious flavors. The silky rich pastry cream is at once insanely vanilla-forward, custardy and an excellent contrast to the super-short, salty-sweet and buttery (without actually having real butter!) crust. Fresh seasonal fruit on top is the crowning glory. This recipe does require a few hours of waiting for the components to chill, bake, cool and set, but it all pays off in the end when you slice into your gorgeous fruit tart. With that said, there's a lot you can do ahead of time. The filling can be made the night before and kept covered and refrigerated until it comes time to assemble the final fruit tart; the tart crust can also be baked ahead of time.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 9h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the filling. Add the almond milk, vanilla extract and salt in a small saucepan and bring to just under a boil over medium heat. Meanwhile, add the sugar, tapioca flour and egg in a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
- As the almond milk comes just below a boil, stream about half of it into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat and whisk vigorously until thick and bubbly (you want the tapioca starch to fully thicken), for about 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the filling so it will not form a skin. Refrigerate until fully cool and set, for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
- For the crust: Grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray.
- Make the crust. Add the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, oat flour, tapioca flour, sugar and salt into a food processor. Whisk to combine. Add the cubed vegan butter on top. Run the food processor on medium until the dough begins to form clumps, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom. Pour in the water 1 tablespoon at a time. Run the food processor until the dough comes together in a smooth cohesive mass, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared tart pan. Press the dough evenly along the bottom and sides, trimming off any excess with a small knife. Smooth the bottom with a flat-bottomed measuring cup or slightly damp hands. If there are any bare spots, patch it up using the trimmed off dough. Dock the bottom of the crust with a fork. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake the tart until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the topping: To assemble the tart, remove the cooled crust from the pan and onto a serving plate. Spread the filling evenly over the crust, smoothing the surface using the back of a spoon. Arrange the strawberries, kiwi, blueberries and blackberries on top in whatever design you prefer. Refrigerate the fruit tart to set for at least 3 hours and up to 8 hours before serving.
FRESH FRUIT TART
So simple and yet so elegant, this pretty tart is sure to impress. Best of all, its versatile ingredients let you serve it using fresh berries one time, and sweet summer fruits the next.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour, cornmeal and lemon juice to form a dough. Press onto bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Bake at 425° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack., For filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Arrange berries or fruit over filling. Refrigerate while preparing glaze., For fruit glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, apricot nectar and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Cool; brush over fruit. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh and ripe fruit. This will ensure that your tart is flavorful and juicy.
- If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate instead. Just be sure to trim the edges of the dough so that it fits the pan.
- To prevent the crust from getting soggy, pre-bake it for 10-12 minutes before adding the filling.
- If you're using a lot of juicy fruit, such as berries, you may want to add a layer of almond cream or pastry cream to the bottom of the crust before adding the fruit. This will help to absorb some of the moisture and prevent the crust from getting soggy.
- When arranging the fruit on the tart, be sure to leave a little space between each piece so that the fruit can release its juices and flavor.
- To make the glaze, simply combine apricot preserves and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until the preserves are melted. Then, brush the glaze over the fruit on the tart.
Conclusion:
A fresh fruit tart is a delicious and beautiful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky almond crust and a variety of fresh fruits, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this fresh fruit tart a try. You won't be disappointed!
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