Berry Tart

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter (salted, chilled and cubed)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• 2 cups vanilla custard (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   To make the crust, combine the flour, butter, and sugar in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and pulse until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water.

3. 3

   Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.

5. 5

   Once the crust is cooled, spread the vanilla custard evenly over the crust.

6. 6

   Arrange the mixed berries on top of the custard.

7. 7

   Optional: You can brush some warmed apricot jam over the berries to create a shiny glaze. Using a pastry brush, brush the warmed apricot jam glaze over the top of the berries. Be sure to cover each berry with a thin layer of the glaze.

8. 8

   Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.