Best 4 Grape Tart Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Grape Tart, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic French dessert features a buttery, flaky crust enveloping a luscious filling of juicy grapes, their natural sweetness perfectly complemented by a hint of citrus and spices. Whether you prefer a traditional rendition or a modern twist, we have curated a collection of Grape Tart recipes that cater to every palate.

Embark on a sweet adventure with our Classic Grape Tart, a timeless recipe that showcases the essence of this delectable dessert. For a touch of elegance, try our Sophisticated Grape Tart, where layers of delicate pastry and creamy custard elevate the humble grape to new heights. If you're seeking a healthier option, our Gluten-Free Grape Tart offers a delightful alternative without compromising on taste.

For those who crave a burst of fruity goodness, our Summer Grape Tart is a vibrant celebration of fresh, seasonal grapes. Alternatively, our Rustic Grape Tart embodies the charm of a homemade treat with its unpretentious appearance and comforting flavors. And if you're looking for a unique twist, our Chocolate Grape Tart masterfully blends the richness of chocolate with the sweetness of grapes, creating an irresistible symphony of flavors.

No matter your preference, our Grape Tart recipes promise an unforgettable journey into the world of delectable pastries. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of textures and flavors as you savor each bite of these culinary masterpieces.

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GRAPE TART



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Fall     Grape     Jam or Jelly     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

For pastry cream:
3 large egg yolks
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar, depending on sweetness of grapes
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 pound), thawed
2 teaspoons sugar
4 cups red and green grapes
2 tablespoons red-currant jelly

Steps:

  • Make pastry cream:
  • Whisk together yolks and 1/2 of sugar, then whisk in flour and a pinch salt. Stir together milk and remaining sugar in a heavy saucepan and bring just to a boil over moderate heat. Whisk 1/2 of hot milk into yolks to temper and whisk yolks into milk remaining in pan. Bring custard to a boil over moderate heat and boil, whisking constantly, until very thick. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter until incorporated. Chill hot pastry cream in a bowl, its surface covered with a buttered round of wax paper, until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Make tart:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F while pastry cream chills.
  • Open puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and roll out to a 14- by 12-inch rectangle. Quarter pastry to form 4 rectangles. Brush 1/3 inch of edges lightly with water and fold in borders. Brush off excess flour and press borders with back of a fork to seal. Brush borders lightly with water and sprinkle with sugar. Prick insides of shells all over with fork. Bake on a large baking sheet in middle of oven until crust is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes, and transfer to a rack. Gently flatten puff pastry inside border to deflate, and cool completely.
  • Halve and seed grapes if necessary. Melt jelly, stirring, and toss with grapes in a bowl.
  • Spread pastry cream in shells with a spatula and top with grapes.

GRAPE TART



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There are many varieties of grapes to choose from when making this elegant dessert. Create a pattern with the colors. We made alternating circles of seedless red and green.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup rolled oats
Pastry Cream for Grape Tart
3 to 3 1/2 cups seedless red and green grapes
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 2 tablespoons ice water; process until mixture just comes together when squeezed (add more water if necessary). Add oats; pulse to combine.
  • Press dough onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Remove sides of pan; cool crust.
  • Whisk cooled pastry cream until smooth. Spread evenly in crust; arrange grapes on top; press in.
  • Chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

GRAPE AND ALMOND FRANGIPANE TART



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A jumble of fruit and nuts cascading over tender frangipane creates quite a picture, and there is flavor to match. Although frangipane sounds fancy, it's a breeze to whiz up in a food processor-simply grind the almonds and sugar, then add the flour, butter, and eggs. The oven's heat concentrates the grapes' sweetness and perfume, and dusting the hot tart with confectioners sugar bestows a subtle shine.

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Food Processor     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Almond     Fall     Christmas Eve     Grape     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pastry dough
1 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted and cooled completely
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
2 cups seedless red grapes (3/4 pound), halved
1/3 cup sliced almonds (preferably with skin)
Confectioners sugar for dusting
Equipment: an 11- by 8-inch rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom (see cooks' note, below); pie weights or dried beans

Steps:

  • Make tart shell:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 12-by 10-inch rectangle. Fit dough into tart pan, letting excess hang over edge. Fold overhang inward and press against side of pan to reinforce edge. Lightly prick bottom all over with a fork. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes (or freeze 10 minutes).
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until sides are set and edges are pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Carefully remove foil and weights and bake shell until deep golden all over, 15 to 20 minutes more. Cool completely. Leave oven on.
  • Make filling and bake tart:
  • Pulse whole almonds with 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until finely ground. Add flour and salt and pulse to combine.
  • Beat together butter and remaining 1/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in extracts. With mixer at low speed, mix in almond mixture until just combined.
  • Spread filling evenly in tart shell and scatter grapes over it, lightly pressing them in. Sprinkle sliced almonds around grapes. Bake until filling is puffed and golden-brown, 35 to 40 minutes. While still hot, dust tart with confectioners sugar, then cool completely.

CONCORD GRAPE TART



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Aromatic Concord grapes may be a fleeting autumn experience, but their distinctively sweet, musky flavor lingers on in this tart's vibrant filling. A cluster of grapes cut out of the buttery crust leaves no question as to what's within.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup ice water
3/4 pound Concord grapes, stems removed
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Creme fraiche, for serving

Steps:

  • Pate Brisee Extra: Pulse flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor to combine. Pulse in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. With machine running, add egg yolk and ice water in a slow, steady stream just until dough holds together. Divide dough in half; shape each half into a flat disk and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
  • Filling: Bring grapes and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a saucepan, mashing occasionally with a potato masher, until fruit is very soft. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine grape juice, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and salt. In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and remaining 1 tablespoon water. Add to juice mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until it reads 221 degrees on a candy thermometer. Transfer to same heatproof bowl; let cool completely, stirring occasionally. Filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disk of dough to a 1/8-inch-thick round. Transfer one round to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Fit remaining round into a 9-inch round fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim flush with rim. Freeze both rounds until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Using the wide base of two pastry tips (3/4 inch and 1 inch), cut clusters of holes in dough round on baking sheet to resemble a bunch of grapes. Using a sharp paring knife, cut a stem at the top. Return to freezer until firm.
  • Assembly: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread filling over dough round in tart pan. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush edges of dough with egg wash. Slide remaining dough round on top, centering the design. Press edges to seal, and trim excess dough. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Place tart pan on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 30 minutes, then remove from oven and gently tap sheet on counter to release any air bubbles. Continue baking until golden brown and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes more. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let cool completely. Unmold tart; serve with creme fraiche.

Tips:

  • For a golden-brown crust, brush the edges of the tart with egg wash before baking.
  • To prevent the grapes from sinking to the bottom of the tart, toss them with a little flour before adding them to the filling.
  • If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate instead. Just be sure to trim the excess dough around the edges.
  • Let the tart cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the filling set and prevent it from running out.
  • Serve the tart with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent dessert.

Conclusion:

This classic grape tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With its buttery crust, sweet and juicy filling, and beautiful presentation, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, give this grape tart a try. You won't be disappointed!

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