Quick and easy kiwi tart

Quick and easy kiwi tart

Dessert

For dessert, opt for a homemade kiwi tart! The sweet and slightly tangy flavors of this fruit will pair wonderfully with vanilla pastry cream and a crispy shortcrust pastry. A simple recipe explained step by step below! An opportunity to brighten up your meal's end!

Materials

  • 28 cm (11 inches) pie pan

Preparation

  • Step 1:

    Step 1 - Quick and easy kiwi tart

    Line your pie crust in a pie pan. Use a fork to prick the bottom and place the pan in the fridge for 30 minutes.

  • Step 2:

    Step 2 - Quick and easy kiwi tart

    Preparation of the pastry cream: In a saucepan, bring the milk and a vanilla pod to a boil. Meanwhile, in a bowl, vigorously whisk the egg yolks and sugar. Add the corn starch. Mix well. Once the milk has boiled, gradually add it to the egg + sugar + corn starch mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and place it back on medium heat.

  • Step 3:

    Step 3 - Quick and easy kiwi tart

    Once the milk has boiled, gradually add it to the egg-sugar-corn starch mixture. Then, return everything to the saucepan and place it back on medium heat.

  • Step 4:

    Step 4 - Quick and easy kiwi tart

    With a wooden spoon, stir gently and constantly. Once the mixture thickens (after about 10 minutes), remove the saucepan from the heat. Let the mixture cool after covering it with plastic wrap directly against the cream. This prevents a skin from forming.

  • Step 5:

    Step 5 - Quick and easy kiwi tart

    Bake the pie crust for 20 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Once baked, pour the cold pastry cream into the bottom of the tart. Smooth the top with a spatula.

  • Step 6:

    Step 6 - Quick and easy kiwi tart

    Peel the kiwis and cut them into thin slices. Arrange them nicely on the pastry cream.

  • Step 7:

    Step 7 - Quick and easy kiwi tart

    And there you have it, your kiwi tart is ready!