White Chocolate Berry Tart
400kcal
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Don't overwork the dough.
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar Adds sweetness without graininess.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter Cold and cubed.
- 1 large egg yolk Binds the crust.
- 1-2 tablespoons cold water Add gradually.
For the Filling
- 8 oz white chocolate Chopped.
- 1 cup heavy cream Heated.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Optional for richness.
For the Topping
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
- Mint leaves Optional garnish.
- Powdered sugar Optional for dusting.
Method
Crust Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cold, cubed butter, then mix until resembling coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate the egg yolk and mix until combined, adding cold water gradually.
- Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden and cool completely.
Filling Preparation
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped white chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Cool the mixture for about 10 minutes.
Assembling the Tart
- Pour the white chocolate filling into the cooled tart crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the filling.
- Arrange the mixed fresh berries on top and garnish with mint leaves.
- Slice the tart and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Serving1sliceCalories400kcalCarbohydrates50gProtein4gFat24gSaturated Fat14gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol70mgSodium75mgPotassium150mgFiber1gSugar30gVitamin A500IUVitamin C10mgCalcium50mgIron1mg
Notes
Handle the dough gently for a tender texture. Use high-quality chocolate for the filling. Chill the tart properly for clean slices.