Vanilla Cream Tarts with Fresh Raspberries Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of buttery tart shells filled with a luscious vanilla cream and topped with fresh, juicy raspberries. These Vanilla Cream Tarts with Fresh Raspberries are a perfect balance of sweetness and fruity freshness.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Tart Shells:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Vanilla Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Additional:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Make the Tart Shells: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add the chilled cubed butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into circles to fit your tartlet pans.
- Bake the Tart Shells: Place the dough circles in the tartlet pans and poke the bottoms with a fork to prevent puffing. Bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Prepare the Vanilla Cream: In a saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract over medium heat until it begins to simmer. In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a few tablespoons of cold water, then add it to the cream mix. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Fill the Tarts: Once the tart shells are cool, fill them with the vanilla cream, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Add Raspberries: Gently press fresh raspberries into the cream on each tart.
- Chill: Refrigerate the tarts for at least 1 hour to set the cream.
- Serve: Before serving, garnish with mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Vanilla Cream Tarts, Fresh Raspberries, Dessert Recipe, Tart Recipe, Fruit Tarts