Summer Fruit Dessert

This Summer Fruit Dessert combines a crisp pastry shell with a rich almond frangipane filling. Fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries provide vibrant colour and natural sweetness. A glossy apricot glaze finishes the tart and gives it an attractive bakery-style appearance.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings Portions

Ingredients

Frangipane Filling:

Tart Ingredients:

9 in pastry tart case ready-made sweet approximately 23cm
150 g strawberries hulled and halved
100 g raspberries
100 g blueberries

Glaze:

3 tbsp apricot jam
1 tbsp water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or Gas Mark 4.
Place the softened butter and caster sugar into a mixing bowl. Beat until light and creamy.
100 g unsalted butter, 100 g caster sugar
Add the eggs one at a time. Mix well after each addition.
2 large eggs
Stir in the vanilla extract.
1 tsp vanilla extract
Fold in the ground almonds and plain flour until a smooth mixture forms.
100 g ground almonds, 25 g plain flour
Spread the frangipane mixture evenly into the ready-made pastry case.
9 in pastry tart case
Level the surface with the back of a spoon.
Place the tart onto the middle shelf of the oven.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the frangipane is golden and firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
Wash and dry the strawberries, raspberries and blueberries carefully.
Arrange the strawberries over the cooled frangipane.
150 g strawberries
Scatter the raspberries and blueberries evenly across the top.
100 g raspberries, 100 g blueberries
Place the apricot jam and water into a small saucepan.
3 tbsp apricot jam, 1 tbsp water
Heat gently until smooth.
Pass the mixture through a fine sieve if you prefer a perfectly smooth glaze.
Using a pastry brush, lightly coat all of the fruit with the warm glaze.
Allow the glaze to set for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serving:

Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

This dessert pairs beautifully with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, crème fraîche, or mascarpone.

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