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mothers day Mini Fruit Tarts

Delicious Mother's Day Mini Fruit Tarts for a Sweet Celebration

These Mother's Day Mini Fruit Tarts are a customizable delight, featuring a buttery crust and silky vanilla custard, perfect for celebrating your mom with delicious seasonal fruits.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Shell
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 0.25 cups Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Cold Unsalted Butter Crucial for flaky crust.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Binds the dough.
  • 2 tablespoons Ice Water Keeps dough from being too dry.
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Consider coconut milk for dairy-free option.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens custard.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Thickens custard.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Helps set custard.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Assorted Fruits Use seasonal fruits like strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and raspberries.
  • 0.25 cups Apricot Jam Glazes the fruit.
  • 1 tablespoon Water Thins the glaze.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Round cutter
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Mix in egg yolk and ice water to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thick. Cut circles and press into mini tart pans. Chill for 10 minutes before baking.
  3. Bake tart shells for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely in pans.
  4. Heat milk in a saucepan until simmering. Whisk together sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in hot milk, then return to heat. Stir until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 1 hour.
  6. Spoon cooled custard into each tart shell evenly. Smooth tops with a spatula.
  7. Top each tart with fresh fruits, arranging creatively for visual appeal.
  8. Heat apricot jam with water until melted. Brush glaze over fruits.
  9. Chill tarts for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure tarts are assembled no more than 2-3 hours ahead for best texture. Store in an airtight container if needed.

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