Description
This Apricot Custard Tart is a creamy, fruity dessert made with a buttery crust, silky vanilla custard, and juicy baked apricots. It is elegant yet simple, perfect for summer gatherings or cozy homemade desserts.
Ingredients
Tart Crust: Flour, butter, sugar, egg yolk, salt, cold water. Custard: Eggs, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch. Topping: Fresh apricots, honey (optional glaze), powdered sugar.
Instructions
1. Prepare and chill tart dough. 2. Roll and place into tart pan. 3. Blind bake crust until lightly golden. 4. Whisk eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch. 5. Arrange apricots in crust. 6. Pour custard over fruit. 7. Bake until custard is just set. 8. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use ripe apricots for best flavor. Do not overbake custard; it should slightly wobble in the center. Chill before slicing for clean results. Can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg