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Mango Vanilla Mirror Tart

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This mango vanilla mirror tart is an elegant dessert featuring a crisp buttery crust, smooth vanilla custard filling, and a glossy mango mirror glaze. Beautifully balanced in flavor and texture, it makes a stunning centerpiece for special occasions while remaining surprisingly manageable to prepare.

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1–2 tablespoons cold water
  • For the vanilla filling:
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the mango mirror glaze:
  • 1 cup mango puree
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cold water, mixing just until the dough comes together. Add more water if needed.
  3. Press the dough into a tart pan and chill for 20–30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake crust for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  5. For the filling, heat milk and cream in a saucepan until just warm.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks.
  7. Gradually whisk warm milk mixture into egg mixture, then return to saucepan.
  8. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  9. Spread filling evenly into cooled crust and refrigerate until set.
  10. For the glaze, sprinkle gelatin over water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  11. Heat mango puree, sugar, and lemon juice gently. Stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
  12. Cool glaze to room temperature while keeping it pourable.
  13. Pour glaze over chilled tart, tilting gently for an even layer.
  14. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set and glossy before slicing.

Notes

  • Add sliced fresh mango between the filling and glaze for extra texture.
  • Substitute part of the milk with coconut milk for a subtle coconut flavor.
  • Replace part of the mango puree with passion fruit puree for extra tanginess.
  • Use high-quality store-bought mango puree if fresh mango is unavailable.
  • For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in warm water and wipe between cuts.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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