Blackberry and Raspberry Tart

A sweet late summer berry tart featuring homemade shortcrust pastry, silky pastry cream, fresh berries, and toasted almonds.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 892 kcals 5352 kcals
Carbohydrates 88.4 grams 530.1 grams
Fat 54.7 grams 328.2 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Icing Sugar
for the pastry
75
g
Caster Sugar
for the pastry cream
40
g
Cornflour
for the pastry cream
1
piece
Icing Sugar
for dusting
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Dairy
250
g
Butter
chilled and cubed; plus extra for greasing
3
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range and lightly beaten; for the pastry
3
piece
Egg Yolks
large and free-range; for the pastry cream
400
ml
Milk
for the pastry cream
100
ml
Double Cream
for the pastry cream
Fruits
GrainsCereals
350
g
Plain Flour
for the pastry
20
g
Plain Flour
for the pastry cream
Liquids
1
tbsp
2
tbsp
Water
just boiled
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
piece
50
g
Almonds
toasted

Steps

  • Mix flour, butter, and sugar until breadcrumb consistency is achieved.
  • Stir in egg yolks until the dough combines, adding egg white if too dry.
  • Chill the pastry block in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Grease and flour a 25cm tart tin.
  • Grate the cold pastry into the tin and press it 6mm deep into the base and corners.
  • Chill the pastry case for 20 minutes while preparing the cream.
  • Whisk egg yolks and caster sugar until pale, then stir in flour and cornflour.
  • Boil milk with salt and a split vanilla pod, then infuse for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk hot milk into the egg mixture and return to low heat.
  • Whisk constantly until thickened, then transfer to a cold bowl.
  • Fold whipped cream and whisky into the cooled pastry cream and chill.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Blind bake the pastry with parchment and beans for 20 minutes.
  • Remove beans and parchment, brush with egg white, and bake for 8 minutes.
  • Fill the pastry case with pastry cream and top with berries.
  • Glaze the fruit with jam dissolved in water, then add almonds and icing sugar.
  • Remove the tart from the tin and serve on a plate.