Description

A refined blueberry tart made with pâte fondante—a soft, buttery crust—and a rich, zesty fruit filling. Delicious served warm or cold, with cream, ice cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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For the pâte fondante (crust):

200g all-purpose flour
100g cold unsalted butter (cubed)
50g icing sugar
1 egg yolk
1–2 tablespoons cold water
A pinch of salt

For the garniture gourmande (filling):

400g fresh or frozen blueberries
80g granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
Optional: 2 tablespoons almond powder or crème fraîche

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Instructions

Make the dough: Sift the flour, icing sugar, and salt together. Rub cold butter into the flour until it forms coarse crumbs. Mix the egg yolk and cold water, then gradually add to the mixture to form a soft dough. Shape into a disc, wrap in cling film, and chill for 1 hour.
Blind bake: Roll out the dough and line a tart tin. Prick the base with a fork. Blind bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
Prepare the filling: If using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain. Mix berries with sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch. For added richness, mix in almond powder or crème fraîche.
Assemble the tart: Fill the pre-baked crust with the blueberry mixture. Optionally top with a lattice crust or sprinkle with almond flakes. Brush crust edges with egg wash.
Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Serve: Cool slightly and serve warm or cold, optionally with whipped cream, ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Almond powder in the filling adds richness, while a lattice crust gives it a rustic look. The pâte fondante is softer than pâte sablée—perfect for tender tarts.

Prep Time: 25 minutes (+1 hour chill time)
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg