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Tart with Silky Vanilla Bean Pastry

Silky Vanilla Bean Pastry Tart: A Decadent Delight at Home

This Tart with Silky Vanilla Bean Pastry offers a rich buttery flavor and elegant finish, perfect for any special occasion or a sweet escape.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold for flakiness
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
For the Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream
  • 2 large eggs fresh
  • 2 cups milk whole or dairy-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 2 stalks vanilla beans or high-quality vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for creaminess
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • 1 cup fresh berries seasonal fruits
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1/4 cup almond slivers or chopped pistachios
  • a few mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Medium saucepan
  • tart pan
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Cut in cold, unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add room temperature egg and knead gently until cohesive. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled pâte sucrée to about ¼ inch thick, place into a tart pan, prick the base, line with parchment, and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. In a medium saucepan, gently heat whole milk with seeds from vanilla beans until just simmering. Whisk together eggs and sugar until light and thick. Gradually pour warm milk into egg mixture while whisking continuously. Transfer back and cook on medium heat until thickened. Stir in unsalted butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the pastry cream into a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
  5. Once the tart crust is cooled and pastry cream is chilled, spread the cream evenly into the tart shell. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to set the cream.
  6. Before serving, garnish with fresh berries, almond slivers, and powdered sugar. Add mint leaves for a refreshing finish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is very cold when making pâte sucrée for a flaky crust. Use room temperature eggs for a silky pastry cream. Don't skip chilling the cream to meld flavors.

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