Elegant Mixed Fruit Tart with Amaretto Pastry Crème

Elegant Mixed Fruit Tart with Amaretto Pastry Crème
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A stunning centerpiece for any dessert table, this mixed fruit tart pairs a crisp, buttery crust with a luscious amaretto pastry crème and a colorful array of fresh fruits. It’s a showstopper that tastes as incredible as it looks—ideal for spring brunches, summer parties, or anytime you want to impress.


Elegant Mixed Fruit Tart with Amaretto Pastry Crème

🍓 Ingredients

For the Tart Shell:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1–2 tbsp ice water

For the Amaretto Crème Pâtissière:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp amaretto liqueur
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup strawberries, halved
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup kiwi slices
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam (for glaze)

🥣 Instructions

Make the Tart Shell:
In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and pulse until crumbly. Add egg yolk and just enough ice water to bring dough together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill 30–45 minutes. Roll out and press into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick with a fork and freeze 10 minutes. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.

Prepare the Amaretto Crème:
Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming. In a bowl, whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly pour in hot milk, whisking constantly. Return to heat and cook, whisking until thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, amaretto, and butter. Strain if needed. Chill with plastic wrap touching the surface.

Elegant Mixed Fruit Tart with Amaretto Pastry Crème

Assemble the Tart:
Spread cooled amaretto crème into the tart shell. Top decoratively with fresh fruit. Warm apricot jam with a splash of water, strain, and brush over the fruit for a glossy finish.


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💡 Helpful Tip: Arrange your fruit starting from the center and work outward in concentric circles for a visually striking tart—and always glaze immediately to keep fruit fresh and vibrant.


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