Spring has already blossomed and with it a myriad of new colors, not only in the beautiful flowers to be observed on the balconies and terraces of the house and in the streets, but also for the bright shades and the goodness of lots of fresh and seasonal fruit. Here's how to make a delicious one fruit tart fresh, following the oldest grandmother's recipe. Find out how to make the perfect shortcrust pastry and all the other easily available ingredients to make a delicious dessert at the end of a meal or for a delicious snack that is also suitable for children!
The ingredients for the fruit tart
300 gr of type 00 flour
100 g butter
50 gr of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
100 grams of sugar
1 egg
500 ml of whole milk
4 egg yolks
45 gr cornstarch
100 gr sugar
1 knob of butter
1 lemon zest
Gelatin
Fresh fruit to taste. Which one to choose? We recommend the combination of strawberries, bananas, kiwis and blueberries.
How to prepare the fruit tart
The first step to making a great one fruit tart fresh, according to the most ancient tradition of Italian grandmothers, first of all goes through the creation of the shortcrust pastry. After having properly sieved the 00 flour, add an egg, sugar and butter at room temperature a little at a time. Knead until firm, also adding the EVO oil. Once you have a homogeneous paste, let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before working the tart.
In the meantime, realize the custard for the filling. Such as? You start by heating the milk in a saucepan, flavoring it with the addition of a lemon zest. While the liquid is boiling, work the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl with the help of a hand whisk. Add the cornstarch to the mixture and continue mixing to obtain a lump-free dough. Finally, pour the milk into the bowl and continue mixing. Firm the custard by transferring all the ingredients to a fairly large saucepan and mix with the help of a spoon until everything is completely thickened. Transfer the custard to a bowl again to add the butter and mix until the cream is smooth and bright. Leave to cool.
Resuming the preparation of the tart, make its base by spreading the shortcrust pastry with the help of a rolling pin, place in a pan and prick with the help of a fork to facilitate cooking. Bake the pastry in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees for about 15/20 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool. Once the base of the tart has reached room temperature, fill with plenty of custard, then decorate the surface with the fresh fruit, recreating your favorite designs and lines. Polish the surface of the tart with the help of food gelatin. Before serving, place in the refrigerator to allow the flavor of all the ingredients to blend in the best possible way in a perfect combination between the "buttery" taste of the pastry and the sweetness and freshness typical of seasonal fruits, especially strawberries and bananas, but also the sour aftertaste of kiwi and blueberries.
