Description
A classic French-style tart with a buttery pâte sablée crust and a juicy fresh blackberry filling, finished optionally with a glossy apricot glaze. Perfect for summer gatherings or a refined dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust (pâte sablée):
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 125g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt
- For the filling:
- 500g fresh blackberries
- 80g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Optional:
- 2 tablespoons almond meal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add cubed cold butter and work it in with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and mix just until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a bowl, combine blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to release juices and activate the thickener.
- Assemble the tart:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit into a 9-inch tart pan.
- Prick the base with a fork. Line with parchment and add pie weights.
- Blind bake for 10–12 minutes. Remove weights and parchment.
- Optional: Sprinkle almond meal over the crust to absorb moisture.
- Pour in the blackberry filling and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the crust is golden and filling bubbly.
- Serve:
- Allow the tart to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Optional: Brush the top with warmed apricot jam for a shiny finish.
- Slice and serve as-is, or with whipped cream or crème fraîche.
Notes
To prevent a soggy bottom, almond meal can help absorb juice from the blackberries. You can substitute frozen berries—do not thaw before baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: blackberry tart, pâte sablée, fruit tart, summer dessert, French pastry, almond meal, berry dessert