Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2-3 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup vanilla pastry cream or custard (store-bought or homemade)
- Red, blue, and white fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, bananas)
- Gel food coloring (red and blue)
- Optional: edible gold or silver dust for decoration
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold diced butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of ice water. Pulse until the dough comes together. If needed, add an extra tablespoon of water.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Carefully transfer to the pan and trim the edges.
- Poke the base with a fork (dock the dough) and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- Color the strawberries and kiwi with red and blue gel food coloring for a vibrant effect.
- Slice the fruits into thin, uniform pieces for neat decoration.
- Spread the vanilla pastry cream evenly across the cooled tart shell.
- Arrange the sliced fruits in concentric circles, mimicking Captain America’s shield—red on one side, white in the middle, and blue on the other.
- Optional: Use edible gold or silver dust to add a metallic shimmer to enhance the patriotic theme.
Notes
- Ensure the tart shell is completely cooled before adding the pastry cream and fruits to prevent sogginess.
- Use fresh, firm fruits for the best appearance and taste.
- Decorate just before serving to maintain the vibrancy of the fruit colors.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
