

This will help prevent the custard from forming a “skin.” Set aside and let it cool to room temperature. Place plastic wrap directly on top of the custard itself. Once the custard has reached a thick and creamy consistency, remove it from the heat. Stir constantly (if you stop, the custard will turn lumpy). Once the mixture begins to thicken, add the vanilla, while continuing to stir. Return the pot to the stove and heat it over low heat, stirring constantly.Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the milk and egg mixture back into the pot, getting rid of any lumps. Pour the hot milk very slowly into the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly. Pour the milk into a small pot and bring to a low boil, just until water begins to simmer.To make the custard, beat the egg yolks and sugar with the handheld mixer until just combined.Cover the ball with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Once the dough and egg mixture are well combined, form into a ball shape.

Add the flour to the egg mixture and blend on low speed (by this point the dough will be thicker and more dense, so you may use your hands to blend instead).Blend with the mixer until well combined. Add the butter, cornstarch and baking soda, then squeeze the lemon juice over the baking soda. To make the dough, use a handheld mixer to beat together the egg, mayo and sugar in a large bowl.If you’d like to use additional berries, use fewer strawberries and add in raspberries, blueberries and/or blackberries instead of all strawberries.You don’t want the hot milk to cook the eggs! When you pour the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture, pour it slowly.Note: 30Seconds is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links. It’s best to make this mini tarts recipe when strawberries are in season, but as long as you can find berries, you can snack on it all year long. If you want the best shortbread, use the mayo! This particular fruit tart recipe stands out to me for its homemade custard, apricot glaze and secret ingredient: mayonnaise! Yes, mayonnaise! The mayo may sound like a bizarre ingredient but a friend swears by it. This way you don’t have to worry too much about eating such a decadent dessert (or forget all that and eat a few!). This strawberry tart recipe is as delicious as it sounds. My older son requests one for his birthday every year. Surprisingly, my teen sons love fruit tarts, too. I have expanded my love of sweets to include desserts such as scones, lemon bars, lemon cheesecake, lemon cobbler (lemon everything!), shortbread and fruit tarts. However, as I’ve gotten older my palette has become slightly more sophisticated. I’ve been a chocolate girl most of my life.
