How to make summer berry crumble?

While different from a tart, summer berry crumble is another wonderful way to showcase fresh fruit. Combine 600g of berries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Place in a baking dish. For the topping, mix flour, oats, butter, and brown sugar until crumbly. Sprinkle over the fruit and bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes. It’s more casual than a tart and doesn’t require a crust.

What are the 4 types of tarts?

Tarts come in several styles: (1) Fruit tarts with fresh fruit and custard or cream, like this Summer Berry Tart . (2) Custard tarts such as egg tarts or lemon tarts. (3) Savory tarts like quiche. (4) Open-faced tarts with minimal filling and a rustic look. All share the same base principle: a crisp shell and flavorful center.

What is the difference between a blueberry pie and a tart?

A tart, including the Summer Berry Tart , has a shallow, straight-sided crust and is usually open-faced. A pie often has a deeper filling, sometimes with a top crust, and is softer. Tarts are more structured, often using pâte sucrée, while pies favor flaky dough.

What is the glaze on a fruit tart?

Typically, it’s a fruit jam-based glaze. In this recipe, we warm apricot or strawberry jam with water to create a thin syrup, then brush it lightly over the berries. It adds shine, prevents drying, and enhances flavor without overpowering the freshness of the fruit.

Summer Berry Tart – A Stunning Seasonal Dessert

Name: Summer Berry Tart
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 tart (8 servings)
Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients: 600g/3 cups mixed seasonal berries; 4 meringue nests, broken; 250ml/1 cup double/heavy cream; 125ml/1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream, full fat; 25g/1/4 cup icing sugar; 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla, seeds scraped out; 1 tbsp rum, optional; 250g/2 cups flour plus extra for dusting; 25g/1/4 cup icing sugar; 125g/1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 1 egg, large; Splash of milk; Butter for greasing the tart tin

Description

A crisp tart shell filled with vanilla whipped cream and crème fraîche, topped with fresh seasonal berries and finished with a natural fruit glaze. A simple yet elegant summer dessert that highlights the best of the season.

Ingredients

▢600g/3 cups mixed seasonal berries

▢4 meringue nests, broken

▢250ml/1 cup double/heavy cream

▢125ml/1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream, full fat

▢25g/1/4 cup icing sugar

▢1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla, seeds scraped out

▢1 tbsp rum, optional

For the tart shell:

▢250g/2 cups flour plus extra for dusting

▢25g/1/4 cup icing sugar

▢125g/1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

▢1 egg, large

▢Splash of milk

▢Butter for greasing the tart tin

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine flour and icing sugar. Rub in cold butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.

2. Add egg and a splash of milk. Mix until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

3. Roll out dough on floured surface, press into greased tart tin, trim edges.

4. Prick base with fork, line with parchment, fill with baking weights, and blind bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.

5. Remove weights and bake 10 more minutes until golden. Cool completely.

6. Whip heavy cream with icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

7. Fold in crème fraîche (and optional rum). Chill for 10 minutes.

8. Spread cream mixture into cooled tart shell evenly.

9. Top with mixed berries, arranging from edge inward in spirals.

10. Warm jam with splash of water, strain, and lightly brush over berries for glaze.

11. Chill tart for at least 30 minutes before serving.

12. Slice and enjoy cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Use firm, ripe berries for the best results.

You can substitute sour cream for crème fraîche if preferred.

Brush tart shell with white chocolate before filling for added texture and moisture barrier.

Tart is best served the same day, but can be chilled up to 24 hours in advance.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg