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    Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe

    Dec 21, 2022 by Helene Dsouza

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    Helene Dsouza
    This freshly baked blueberry tart with custard will be your best friend. Treasure my mum's traditional french recipe.
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    12 Slices
    RECIPE
    Blueberry tart

    Fruity creamy dessert, as dark as the night, come to me I will treat you well and savor each slice, each layer and every single bite.

    Oh so blue and scrumptious, still fresh and hot, we ate you completely, so that there was nothing left.

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    This is what happened with the blueberry tart with custard in the picture. Impatient as I am around food classics, I couldn't wait, decided all of a sudden in my food rush that it had to be cut at once and devoured it before the tart had a chance to cool.

    As you can also see, the picture is a bit blurry.

    That's me craving for food while clicking snaps for Masala Herb.

    I was like a 5-year-old or somebody who hadn't seen food in a long time...

    To my defense I need to say that before all this happened, I was already starring into the oven, taking in the aroma of the tart while telling myself that I shouldn't worry because I would get the first slice anyhow.

    Basically, I was guarding the tart before the "hawks" would notice or smell it.

    They would have eaten it all, and I couldn't let that happen!

    The last time I had a blueberry tart was... eam... well, I think years had passed.

    Blueberry tart with custard is one of my all-time favorite tarts and desserts, and I am apparently not the only one back in Europe.

    Nobody can be blamed for the food love, a freshly made, still warm, blueberry tart with custard and freshly handpicked blueberries is a real royal dessert for anybody.

    The different layered food textures at each bite are just bliss and an experience in itself.

    Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe www.masalaherb.com french food diy fruit tart recipe

    I am of course aware that blueberries are not really available in India, which is, of course, a pity.

    I also wish I could give you some of the blueberry tarts to taste, or that at least you could enjoy the aroma of the freshly baked dessert.

    Anyhow, even if all that is not possible right now, I can at least introduce you to this typical traditional French dish, so that the next time you are fortunate enough to travel to Europe etc, you look out for a blueberry tart with custard.

    All those of you who are in luck and get to buy blueberries will appreciate this recipe of course as well.

    The blueberries used are handpicked from the Austrian forests and completely organic.

    You, on the other hand may try this recipe with the American blueberries, which are mostly bigger in size and common in many places.

    However, the best way to enjoy this blueberry tart with custard is to use fresh berries from the forests, the flavors are just way more intense and naturally pleasing.

    The vanilla custard cream should be made from scratch as in my homemade vanilla sauce recipe but I understand if you are short on time, that's when you may want to use the packet variation.

    Although, remember,when cooking from scratch you will at least know what's in your food and from scratch food mostly receives the best compliments from your guests.

    This blueberry tart with custard recipe is french and my mum's, so keep the recipe somewhere save and treasure it!

    Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe www.masalaherb.com french food diy fruit tart recipe

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    Blueberry tart

    Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe

    This freshly baked blueberry tart with custard will be your best friend. Treasure my mum's traditional french recipe.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Slices
    Calories: 330kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    For the Pastry:

    • 8.8 ounces All-purpose Flour
    • 1 stick Butter
    • 3.5 ounces Powdered Sugar
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 pinch Salt
    • Lukewarm Water

    For the tart:

    • 8.5 ounces Vanilla Sauce ¼ amount of the recipe
    • 7 ounces Blueberries
    • 7 ounces Sugar
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place the flour, butter pieces, powdered sugar, egg and salt into a big mixing bowl.
      Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe www.masalaherb.com french food diy fruit tart recipe
    • Mix the content and work the ingredients so that they start to incorporate. Then add around 30 milliliter water to the dough and mix it in. If you need little more water, do so and create a smooth dough.
      Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe www.masalaherb.com french food diy fruit tart recipe
    • Keep the dough to rest for 1 hour in the fridge.
    • Take a Tart form and place it on a baking paper. Draw around the form on the paper with a pencil and cut it out. We will need it later!
    • Butter the Tart form and dust it well with flour. That will prevent the dough to stick on the form while baking.
    • Preheat your oven to 390° Fahrenheit/ 200° Celsius.
    • Take out your dough and roll it out to approximately 0.2 inch/ ½ cm thickness. Turn the baking form and place it on the dough. Calculate 2 cm more from the form and cut out all around.
    • About 0.8 inch/2 cm more are required or your dough will be too short to fit into the baking form.
    • Place the cut out dough into the buttered form and poke with a fork a few fine wholes into it.
    • Add the previously cut out baking paper on top with some weight such as a handful of beans or lentils. That will prevent the dough to blow up in the center and to stay even. Bake the dough by itself for 10 mins at 390° Fahrenheit/ 200° Celsius.
    • In the meanwhile prepare the vanilla custard sauce as described in this recipe.
    • Once the dough is finished baked, take it out and remove the baking paper with the beans/lentils. Pour the vanilla sauce into the tart and spread evenly.
      Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe www.masalaherb.com french food diy fruit tart recipe
    • Decorate with blueberries and sprinkle the sugar on top.
      Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe www.masalaherb.com french food diy fruit tart recipe
    • Bake the tart at 390° Fahrenheit/ 200° Celsius for about 20 minutes or until golden.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 330 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 5g25%
    Cholesterol 34mg11%
    Sodium 204mg9%
    Potassium 44mg1%
    Carbohydrates 62g21%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 42g47%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 265IU5%
    Vitamin C 1.6mg2%
    Calcium 9mg1%
    Iron 1.1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. mjskit says

      November 01, 2014 at 7:48 am

      I would have a very hard time waiting for this one to cool as well. There's only one hawk in this house, but he pounce on this the moment it came from the oven. Your pictures sure got me craving it. Scrumptious!

      Reply
    2. Hotly Spiced says

      October 29, 2014 at 7:57 am

      That's such a pretty blueberry tart. It's just gorgeous. Blueberries are in abundance here at the moment and are as cheap as they will ever be so now is a good time for me to make this. You've inspired me for my next dinner party! xx

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    3. Choc Chip Uru says

      October 29, 2014 at 5:39 am

      What a beautiful tart recipe, it looks delicious! I love custard and blueberries together, I often eat it just like that 😀
      But no one said anything against tart crust!

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

      Reply
    4. Terra says

      October 28, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      I just caught myself up on your posts, and now I want homemade jam, and a blueberry tart. I would've wanted to devour that tart, wow.....gorgeous!!! Hope you are doing well! Hugs, Terra

      Reply
    5. Kitchen Belleicious says

      October 29, 2014 at 12:42 am

      awesome! Just awesome. It looks delicious and so sweet and creamy!

      Reply
    6. Joanne says

      October 28, 2014 at 5:05 pm

      I mean, if I had this tart sitting on my counter it would be near impossible to let it cool! Gorgeous.

      Reply
    7. Nandita says

      October 27, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      Beautiful Tart Helene!!! This is an incredible dessert. Loved the pictures 🙂

      Reply
    8. Tania @My Kitchen stories says

      October 26, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      I just love Maureens comment. Appart from that... I am going to go and rumage around in the fridge now because you have me craving dessert.

      Reply
    9. Vama says

      October 26, 2014 at 3:25 am

      Blueberry tart wow superb mouth watering !!

      Reply
    10. Kelly @ Inspired Edibles says

      October 25, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      Helene, your tart looks and sounds heavenly. I love your description of it - 'as dark as the night' - and the beautiful intermingling of purple tones. The custard brings just the right touch of silky cream that we crave this time of year. Such a handsome and tempting dessert.

      Reply
    11. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      There is nothing better for dessert than blueberry pie. There is nothing better for breakfast than leftover blueberry pie. Amen.

      Reply
    12. Sissi says

      October 25, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      It looks utterly luscious! I wouldn't be able to leave a crumb once I started to eat it!

      Reply
    13. Joanne T Ferguson says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:27 am

      G'day Your tart looks great Helene and I love fresh blueberries!
      Cheers! Joanne

      Reply
    14. ATasteOfMadness says

      October 25, 2014 at 3:38 am

      Oh my goodness yum! This looks so good!

      Reply
    15. lizzygoodthings says

      October 25, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Oh my, how I love love love blueberries!

      Reply
    16. Liz says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:13 am

      What a gorgeous tart! And I can only imagine how wonderful it tastes with fresh Austrian berries!

      Reply
    17. rebecca says

      October 25, 2014 at 12:13 am

      oh la la this tart looks divine

      Reply
    18. John@Kitchen Riffs says

      October 24, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      What a lovely tart! So many blueberries! And I always get impatient with baked goods and cut them before they've had a chance to cool down sufficiently and settle. Who can resist? I sure couldn't resist this -- really terrific stuff. Thanks.

      Reply
    19. Vicki Bensinger says

      October 24, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      I love blueberries. In fact not a day goes by that I don't have some, typically I'll add it to my morning oatmeal. This sound delish. I'll be saving this recipe to try later.

      Reply
    20. cheri says

      October 24, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      Hi Helene, love blueberries, I could see myself making this when I'm home alone....Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    21. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      October 24, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      wow Look at that gorgeous blue colour! I am in love, Helene.

      Reply
    22. Amy (Savory Moments) says

      October 24, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      This tart looks delicious! I like that is has a custard in it with the berries.

      Reply

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