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Fruity Vanilla Creme Tart

4.50 from 4 votes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 basic flakey tart crust see post for recipe
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into chunks
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large kiwis sliced
  • 1 small package fresh raspberries
  • 5 large strawberries sliced
  • 1 gala apple sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Roll the tart dough out and press into an 11" tart pan.
  • Poke holes in the dough with a fork, cover with foil and pie weights, and bake the tart crust until golden and crisp (about 30 minutes). Let cool completely.
  • For the filling, cook the half-and-half, 6 tbsp sugar and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved and simmering(about 3 minutes).
  • In a bowl, combine the egg yolks and 2 tbsp sugar and whisk until creamy (about 30 seconds).
  • Next, add the cornstarch to the egg mixture and whisk until thickened (about 30 seconds).
  • Slowly add the simmering liquid to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Pour the mixture back into the saucepan over medium heat and whisk until it begins to bubble and thickens (about 1 minute).
  • Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla until melted.
  • Place in a large bowl, place plastic wrap directly on the custard and place in the refrigerator until completely cooled (at least 3 hours-up to 2 days).
  • For the tart, pour the pastry creme into the cooled tart crust and spread evenly.
  • Arrange the fruit across the top of the pasty creme before serving.