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Tropical Fruit Tart

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A refreshing and colorful dessert, this tropical fruit tart features a buttery crust, creamy filling, and a vibrant assortment of fresh tropical fruits.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mango slices
  • 1/2 cup kiwi slices
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp (optional)
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add egg yolk and cold water. Mix until dough comes together. Press into tart pan and chill for 15 minutes.
  4. Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
  5. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks over medium heat until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Let the pastry cream cool completely, then spread into tart shell.
  7. Arrange tropical fruits decoratively on top of the cream.
  8. Heat apricot jam and water until smooth, then brush over fruit to glaze.
  9. Chill the tart for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • You can use any combination of tropical fruits you like.
  • Make sure the tart shell is fully cooled before adding the cream.
  • The tart is best served the same day for optimal freshness.

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