Beat the heat with this Refreshing Summer Fruit Tart, a delightful dessert perfect for warm weather. This tart features a buttery crust filled with a creamy pudding and topped with a layer of frozen raspberries (or a mix of your favorite berries). Finished with a crumble of reserved dough and sliced almonds, this dessert is not only delicious but also visually stunning. It's a wonderful combination of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures.
Why You'll Love This: This fruit tart is an excellent way to enjoy summer fruits. The frozen berries offer a cool and refreshing element, making it a perfect dessert for hot days. The creamy pudding provides a smooth contrast to the crisp tart base, and the almond topping adds a delightful crunch.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a refreshing dessert after a meal. It's also great for afternoon tea or as a special treat to enjoy on a leisurely weekend.
Recipe:
Ingredients: Crust:
- 120 g of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
Topping:
- 800 g of frozen raspberries (or mixed berries)
Pudding:
- 600 ml of milk
- 200 g of cream
- 1 packet of creamy pudding powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) of sugar
- 1 cup of sliced almonds (for garnish)
Preparation:
- Mix crust ingredients, reserving a small piece for later. Press the dough into a 26 cm tart pan.
- Spread frozen berries over the crust.
- Cook pudding ingredients, then pour hot pudding over the berries.
- Grate the reserved dough over the pudding and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake at 165°C (329°F) for 60 minutes.
- The tart will set as it cools. Refrigerate for 7-8 hours before serving.
Enjoy this Refreshing Summer Fruit Tart, a delightful and cooling dessert that's perfect for enjoying the best of summer flavors!