Description
Indulge in this delightful Mixed Berry Tart, featuring a creamy pastry cream filling and a buttery crust, topped with a medley of fresh berries. Perfect for any occasion, this stunning dessert combines rich flavors and elegant presentation, making it a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Pastry Cream:
1¼ cups whole milk, divided
6 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
Seeds from ½ vanilla bean (or ½ tsp vanilla extract)
5 large egg yolks
3 tbsp cornstarch
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
½ tsp vanilla extract
Crust:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
Topping:
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
6 oz each of Driscoll’s blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry Cream: Heat 1 cup milk with sugar and vanilla. Whisk egg yolks with cornstarch, then combine both mixtures. Boil until thickened, remove from heat, add cream cheese and vanilla. Chill.
- Make the Crust: Combine all crust ingredients, form dough, chill, then roll out and bake tart shells at 325°F for 22-25 minutes.
- Prepare the Topping: Cook ½ cup berries with sugar and cornstarch, cool, then combine with remaining berries.
- Assemble the Tart: Fill tart shells with cream and top with mixed berries. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use fresh berries for the best flavor and texture.
Chill the pastry cream thoroughly before assembling the tart.
Consider garnishing with whipped cream or mint leaves for presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 273 kcal per serving