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Decadent Tart with Silky Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream Bliss

Decadent Tart with Silky Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream

Indulge in the Decadent Tart with Silky Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream Bliss, a creamy and fresh dessert that impresses every time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
Pastry Cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 pieces vanilla beans scraped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 1 cup fresh berries
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint for garnish

Equipment

  • tart pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Press the dough into a tart pan and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Pastry Cream
  1. In a saucepan, combine whole milk, scraped vanilla beans, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Pour the pastry cream into the tart crust.
Chill and Serve
  1. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. Before serving, top with fresh berries, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mg

Notes

For a twist, consider substituting berries with seasonal fruits or infusing the pastry cream with citrus zest.

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