Description
A rustic French-style blueberry tart made with a crisp pâte brisée crust and a light migaine filling of crème fraîche and egg yolks. Perfect served warm or cold with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the pâte brisée (crust):
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (125g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- Pinch of salt
- About 1/4 cup (50ml) ice-cold water
- For the filling:
- 3 cups (570g) fresh blueberries, washed and dried
- 1/4 cup (70g) crème fraîche
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
Instructions
- Make the pâte brisée:
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water until dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the tart shell:
- Roll out the chilled dough and press it into a 9-inch tart pan.
- Trim edges and prick the base with a fork.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a small bowl, whisk together crème fraîche and egg yolks until smooth.
- Evenly distribute the blueberries in the prepared tart shell.
- Pour the custard mixture over the berries.
- Sprinkle sugar over the top.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C).
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the custard is set.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the tart to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm or cold. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream.
Notes
This tart is best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can substitute crème fraîche with sour cream or Greek yogurt in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: blueberry tart, crème fraîche tart, migaine, pâte brisée, rustic tart, French dessert