Tart with custard filling and berries
6 servings
60 minutes
A tart with custard filling and berries is an elegant dessert of French cuisine that combines the tenderness of creamy texture with the refreshing tartness of berries. Its roots trace back to traditional French tart recipes popular since the Middle Ages. The crispy base made from whole grain flour and oat bran adds a light nutty note to the pastry, while the airy custard made from milk, starch, and yolks provides a velvety taste. The berries adorning the surface add natural sweetness and juiciness. This tart is perfect for summer tea parties or special evenings when you want to indulge in a true culinary masterpiece with noble flavor and harmonious texture.
1
For the base, mix 30 ml of milk, bran, flour, 2 egg whites, and sugar to knead the dough.
- Milk: 330 ml
- Oat bran: 35 g
- Whole grain (wholemeal) flour: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: to taste
2
Place the dough in a mold (16–17 cm in diameter, preferably silicone), create edges from the dough, prick the base with a fork, and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees.
3
For the cream, mix 300 ml of milk, starch, 2 yolks, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
- Milk: 330 ml
- Cornstarch: 15 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: to taste
4
Pour the ready cream into the prepared base and sprinkle with berries (can be used without thawing).
- Frozen berries: 50 g
5
Bake for another 20 minutes.
6
Cool down and leave in the refrigerator for a few hours.
