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Raspberry Tart

17/11/2023

Raspberry tart is a classic and delicious dessert. Here is the recipe, with a small Italian twist on the shortcrust pastry base.

Ingredients

  • 300 g of type 00 flour
  • 150 g of cold butter, cubed
  • 120 g of powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon (for an Italian touch)
  • Custard cream (500 ml of milk, 4 egg yolks, 100 g of sugar, 40 g of type 00 flour, lemon zest)
  • 250 g of fresh raspberries
  • Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and butter, working them with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, salt, lemon zest, and egg. Knead quickly to form a smooth ball.
  3. Wrap the shortcrust pastry in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In the meantime, prepare the custard cream. In a saucepan, heat the milk with the lemon zest until it is about to boil.
  5. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Sift in the flour, stirring well to avoid lumps.
  6. Remove the lemon zest from the milk and slowly pour the hot liquid over the egg mixture, stirring continuously.
  7. Return everything to the heat and cook over a low flame, stirring constantly until the cream thickens.
  8. Pour the cream into a bowl and cover with cling film touching the surface. Allow to cool completely.
  9. Pre-heat the oven to 180 °C.
  10. Roll out the shortcrust pastry into a sheet about 5 mm thick and use it to line a previously buttered and floured tart pan.
  11. Prick the bottom of the pastry with the tines of a fork and pour in the cold custard cream, leveling the surface.
  12. Arrange the raspberries evenly on top of the cream.
  13. Bake the tart for about 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden.
  14. Let the tart cool before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired, and serving.

Curiosity

The tart, typical of Italian pastry, can be prepared with many types of fruit. The raspberry version is appreciated for its balance between the sweetness of the cream and the tartness of the fruit. In some Italian recipes, you will find variations that include the use of candied fruit or citrus marmalades to enhance the aromatic profile.

Raspberry Tart