The Most Amazing Summer French Fruit Tart (Easy Recipe)

Celebrate the weekend with this End-of-Summer French Fruit Tart that will WOW your friends and family ✨🌸🍓 A simple 3-step process that starts with a French butter sweet tart crust before filling with a luxurious vanilla pastry cream and topping with a beautiful variety of fresh fruits.

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But what makes this the ULTIMATE fruit tart? It’s made using authentic French butters that use only all natural, simple ingredients for a sweet taste that is next level. French butters not only enhance the flavor, but quality and have incredible benefits, such as strengthening bones and promoting healthier skin when eating in proper balance.

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Check out @TasteEuropeButterofFrance to learn more about the wide range of benefits and authenticity of French Butters.

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How to make an authentic French fruit tart crust?

• Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar with the paddle attachment on a stand mixer for 2 minutes. Add the flour, salt, and egg yolk. Beat for 2 more minutes.

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• Step 2: Shape the pastry dough into a 6" disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.

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• Step 3: Lightly butter a 10" tart pan. Add the chilled dough into the center and press it into the pan with your fingers to be about 1/4" thick and 1/8" about the tart pan rim.
• Step 4: Use the heel of your hands for an evenly pressed bottom. Trim tops.
• Step 5: Place in the freezer for 20 more minutes.
• Step 6: Bake at 350F for 24-26 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

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How to make an authentic French fruit tart vanilla pastry filling?

• Step 1: Heat the whole milk in a saucepan over medium high heat until just boiling.
• Step 2: In the meantime, whisk the sugar, flour, egg, and egg yolks in a large bowl until creamy, about 2 minutes.
• Step 3: Continuously whisking, add in 1/4 cup of the hot milk to temper the eggs.
• Step 4: Pour the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan with the hot milk. Whisk consistently over medium high heat until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Step 5: Add in the butter and stir for another minute. Remove from heat.
• Step 6: Stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer mixture to a shallow bowl, then cover surface with plastic wrap, pressing down on surface directly. Chill until cold, fridge or freezer.

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How to assemble a summer French fruit tart?

• Step 1: Remove tart crust from the pan.
• Step 2: Whisk the chilled vanilla pastry cream and add into the tart crust. Use a spatula to spread out an even surface.
• Step 3: Add a variety of sliced fruits on top.
• Step 4: Heat up the jam in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Gently dab or brush the fruits with the warmed jam.
• Step 5: Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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How long can a fruit tart last?

Fruit tarts already filled with pastry cream and topped with fruit can be kept at room temperature in a cool area for up to 12 hours. Fresh fruit tarts should be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. They are great make ahead desserts when preparing 1-2 days in advance.

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How to properly cut a fruit tart?

The key is to use a  hot knife to cut tarts and cheesecakes. I recommend reheating the knife under hot water then drying the knife quickly (yet carefully) between slices.

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I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL

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