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Coconut Cream Fruit Tart

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Coconut cream fruit tart is a light and tropical dessert featuring a crisp tart crust, silky coconut pastry cream, and fresh fruit topping. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious—perfect for warm weather or special gatherings.

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2–3 tbsp ice water

For the coconut cream filling:

  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Optional: 1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut

For topping:

  • 2–3 cups fresh fruit (berries, kiwi, mango, grapes, etc.)
  • Optional: 2 tbsp apricot jam (warmed) or fruit glaze for brushing

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough holds together.
  2. Form dough into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out and press into a tart pan. Chill again briefly.
  3. Blind-bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
  4. Make the coconut cream: In a saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in coconut milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened (5–7 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Fold in shredded coconut if using. Let cool slightly, then pour into cooled crust.
  6. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until set.
  7. Assemble: Arrange fresh fruit over the chilled tart. Brush with warmed apricot jam or glaze if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture.
  • Make crust and filling ahead of time, assemble fruit before serving.
  • Brush cut fruit with lemon juice or glaze to prevent browning.
  • Try a graham cracker crust or add melted chocolate for variation.
  • Don’t freeze—best stored chilled for up to 3 days.

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