Raspberry Tart Creamy Crust (Print Version)
French tart with crisp crust, rich vanilla cream, and fresh raspberries finished with powdered sugar.
# Ingredients:
→ Shortcrust Pastry
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250 g all-purpose flour
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125 g cold unsalted butter, diced
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80 g icing sugar
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1 large egg
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1 pinch fine salt
→ Pastry Cream
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500 ml whole milk
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100 g granulated sugar
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4 egg yolks
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40 g corn starch
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1 vanilla bean
→ Topping
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300 g fresh raspberries
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Icing sugar for dusting
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Combine flour, cold butter, icing sugar, and salt in a bowl. Rub together until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the egg and knead briefly to form a dough. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Roll out the chilled pastry and line a tart tin. Prick the base with a fork and bake blind for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
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Heat milk with the split vanilla bean in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and corn starch until smooth. Pour the hot milk into the mixture while whisking, then return to the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, then remove from heat.
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Spread the pastry cream evenly over the cooled pastry shell. Allow to cool completely.
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Arrange fresh raspberries over the pastry cream and dust lightly with icing sugar before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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You may substitute raspberries with other fresh berries depending on the season.
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For an indulgent dessert, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.