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vanilla custard fruit tart (no-bake)

A no-bake vanilla custard tart with a buttery biscuit base and silky whipped custard filling, topped with fresh fruits. Elegant, easy, and best served chilled.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chilling time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Base:
  • 200 g biscuit crumbs glucose or digestive – approx. 2 cups
  • 25 g brown sugar 2 tbsp
  • 50 g unsalted butter softened – 1/4 cup
Vanilla Custard:
  • 332 ml fresh cream 25% fat, for boiling – 1 ⅓ cups
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 egg yolks room temperature
  • 30 g sugar 2 tbsp
  • 53 g cornflour/cornstarch ⅓ cup
  • 45 g Butter (cold, unsalted) 3 tbsp
  • 75 g heavy whipping cream ⅓ cup
  • 40 g powdered sugar ⅓ cup
Garnish:
  • Fresh strawberries cherries, pomegranate seeds, mint leaves – as desired

Method
 

Biscuit Base
  1. In a bowl, mix biscuit crumbs, brown sugar, and softened unsalted butter.
  2. Press this mix into the bottom and sides of a 7-inch tart pan or springform pan. If using a springform, only line 1/3rd of the sides.
  3. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until needed.
Vanilla Custard
  1. In a saucepan, bring fresh cream and vanilla extract to a gentle boil. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  2. In a second saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar till smooth.
  3. Add cornflour and whisk until lump-free.
  4. Slowly pour the hot cream into the yolk mixture in 2–3 additions, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling.
  5. Cook this mixture over low heat, stirring continuously, until thick.
  6. Remove from heat, add cold butter, and stir until smooth.
  7. Transfer to a bowl, press cling wrap directly onto the surface, and let it cool to room temperature.
  8. Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until 60% whipped -thickened slightly.
  9. Add the cooled custard and whip until just combined and smooth.
Assemble & Chill
  1. Transfer the custard filling into the prepared biscuit crust. Smooth the surface.
  2. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to set.
Decorate & Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped strawberries, cherries, pomegranate, and a few mint leaves.
  2. Slice and enjoy cold!

Notes

Storage & Shelf Life

At room temperature- not recommended
Refrigerator- Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days (w/o fruits).
Freezer- Wrap well in cling film and foil and store for 2 weeks (w/0 fruits). Thaw overnight in the fridge.