Description
This elegant Blueberry Tart with Crème Fraîche Filling combines a buttery shortcrust pastry base, a light vanilla-infused custard, and juicy blueberries. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, it’s simple, fresh, and delicious.
Ingredients
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- Tart Base (Mürbeteig):
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 100g cold butter, cubed
- 50g sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp cold water (if needed)
- Crème fraîche Filling (Guss):
- 200g Crème fraîche
- 2 eggs
- 60g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla sugar
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon
- Topping:
- 300g fresh or frozen blueberries
- Optional: powdered sugar or sliced almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Shortcrust Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and cubed cold butter. Rub together with your fingertips until crumbs form. Add the egg yolk and mix until dough forms. Add 1–2 tablespoons of cold water if needed. Form into a disc, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Blind Bake the Base: Roll out the chilled dough and press into a tart pan. Prick the base with a fork and chill again briefly. Line with parchment paper and baking weights. Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 10–12 minutes. Remove weights and bake for 5 more minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together Crème fraîche, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using).
- Assemble the Tart: Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust. Scatter blueberries evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake at 170°C (338°F) for 25–30 minutes or until the filling is just set but slightly wobbly in the center. Cool completely before serving.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with sliced almonds or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Frozen blueberries work well—no need to thaw. You can use sour cream as a substitute for Crème fraîche in a pinch. Chill leftovers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: German-French Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: blueberry tart, crème fraîche tart, summer dessert, berry custard tart, easy fruit tart