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Fresh Fruit Tart With Italian Cream Filling

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published February 10, 2019 By Rosemary 34 Comments

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This Fresh Fruit Tart is filled with an Italian Pastry Cream,  and then loaded with slices of  fresh in season fruit. An easy delicious Dessert.

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.

Fruit Tart

If any of you are like the Italian, the arrival of spring is also the arrival of some of his favourite desserts.

My husband loves fruit and this Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling is one of his favourites.

To tell the truth it has become a family favourite. In the evenings, during the summer, we occasionally do what a lot of Italians do and that is take a stroll in one of the nearby gorgeous Italian towns and have a Gelato with friends.

But when we are entertaining at home during the warmer months there is nothing better than a Fruit Tart!

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.

Needless to say with the arrival of strawberries everyone is happy, and of course one of the best Fresh Fruit Tart combinations in my opinion has to be strawberries and kiwi.

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.

What are the ingredients for an Italian Pastry Cream?

In my Best ever Pastry Cream I use milk, usually 2% or whole milk, whole cream or whipping cream, egg yolks, sugar, flour and a splash of vanilla.

When I first started making a Pastry Cream I would use only milk, then a friend of mine opened my eyes to the addition of whole cream.

That was it it changed my mind on Pastry Cream forever! It makes it creamy and smooth.

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.

I wanted to make a simple Fresh Fruit Tart as little no-bake as possible. So instead of the usual pastry crust in Italian Pies ,I decided a graham cracker crumb or in my case, I use digestive cookies, which I prefer.

Topped with that delicious Italian Cream that comes together in 15 minutes at the most, but of course your full attention is a must. Then of course topped with heaps of sliced fresh fruit.

Different Fruit to Top a Tart

Choose your favourite fruit combinations with fresh fruit such as Strawberries, Kiwi, Apricot, Blueberries, Peaches, Pears, Cherries etc.

How to Store a Fruit Tart

Because this Pie is made with Pastry Cream it should be stored in the fridge, it will last up to 3-4 days.

I would not recommend freezing this Pastry Cream filled Tart because the filling could weep and the Pie becomes very soggy.

This Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling is a must try. Trust me. Enjoy!

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.

 

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.
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Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 292kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

BASE

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 180 grams
  • 1/4 cup + 1 or 2 tablespoons butter 71 grams

CREAM FILLING

  • 1/2 cup milk 115 grams
  • 1/2 cup cream 115 grams
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2.5 grams
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 22.5 grams
  • 1/4 cup sugar 56.25 grams

TOPPING

  • 2 Kiwis peeled and sliced
  • 10 or more strawberries stem removed and sliced
  • 1/2 - 1 tablespoon sugar 7-14 grams

Instructions

BASE

  • In a 7 inch round spring form pan melt butter over low heat add graham cracker crumbs, combine and press down firmly, refrigerate.

CREAM FILLING

  • Heat milk and cream until hot but do not boil, let cool to warm.
  • In a medium pot add egg yolks and sugar, whisk to combine, whisk in flour and vanilla, place pot over low heat add warm milk/cream mixture and continue whisking (do not stop stirring) until very thick, remove from pot and place in a glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap, make sure plastic is touching cream mixture, let cool 15 minutes then place in refrigerator until very cold, approximately 3 hours.

TOPPING

  • In a medium bowl mix together sliced fruit and sugar. Let stand 10-15 minutes mix to combine.

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

  • Remove base from fridge, cover with filling, spread evenly, then top with fresh fruit. Refrigerate an hour or even over night. Remove sides of spring form pan, slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 29.9mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.

Fresh Fruit Tart with Italian Cream Filling, an easy delicious pie recipe, a graham cracker crust, creamy filling and heaps of fresh fruit.

Updated from April 1 2016.

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    1. Sabrina says

      April 7, 2016 at 11:28 pm

      This looks fabulous. I bought strawberries and kiwis at the farmers market last weekend. ‘Tis the season.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 10, 2016 at 8:27 pm

        Hi Sabrina, thanks, yes it is and what a wonderful season it is.

        Reply
    2. Megan says

      April 7, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      Fresh fruit makes anything good! I love how you used it with this tart 🙂

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 10, 2016 at 8:28 pm

        Thanks Megan, the perfect season for fruit desserts I think.

        Reply
    3. Renee says

      April 7, 2016 at 3:05 am

      5 stars
      Can I please have a gelato and then a piece of fruit tart??

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 7, 2016 at 5:51 pm

        You can have whatever you want Renee! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amanda says

      April 6, 2016 at 11:48 pm

      5 stars
      This looks SO yummy! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday! Pinned.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 7, 2016 at 5:51 pm

        Thanks Amanda. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kathryn says

      April 6, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      What a beautiful tart and so perfect for spring! I adore strawberries and kiwi together and I think both the graham cracker and cookie crusts sound delicious – I may have to make both and compare 😉 And that creamy filling… swoon 🙂 Pinning!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 6, 2016 at 7:18 pm

        Thanks Kathryn hope you enjoy it, and let me know what you think. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Julie says

      April 6, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow! This looks amazing! I need to try it!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 6, 2016 at 7:18 pm

        Thanks Julie, hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    7. Kristen says

      April 5, 2016 at 11:01 pm

      I can see why this is a family favorite–it may just become one here too. We love custard and fruit together

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 6, 2016 at 4:24 pm

        Hi Kristen, thanks hope you enjoy it! Have a great day.

        Reply
    8. jen says

      April 5, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      What a beautiful dessert – can’t wait to try it. Strawberries and kiwi work so well together.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 6, 2016 at 4:25 pm

        Thanks Jen, it is really good, hope you enjoy it, let me know.

        Reply
    9. Angelina says

      April 4, 2016 at 6:54 am

      Oh my, this sounds like such a refreshing treat! Your pictures are beautiful too!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 4, 2016 at 6:41 pm

        Hi Angelina, thanks so much it tastes good too! Have a great week.

        Reply
    10. Thalia says

      April 4, 2016 at 1:09 am

      Such a beautiful tart! I love fresh fruit tarts so I definitely would love a slice right now.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 4, 2016 at 6:42 pm

        Hi Thalia, thank you so much. Have a great week.

        Reply
    11. handmade by amalia says

      April 3, 2016 at 7:07 am

      This looks delicious. And beautifully styled.
      Amalia
      xo

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 3, 2016 at 7:13 pm

        Thank you very much Amalia. Happy Sunday.

        Reply
    12. Wendi says

      April 2, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Rosemary! This is a BEAUTIFUL tart! I just can’t wait for the strawberries to be in season locally here. Our grocery store ones are good but the locals – YAY! I will definitely be trying your tart when the season comes! Your photos are lovelier all the time!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 3, 2016 at 7:14 pm

        Hi Wendi, thanks so much I hope you enjoy it. Have a wonderful Sunday.

        Reply
    13. Katherines Corner says

      April 2, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      this looks and sounds delicious I like that you used strawberries are my favorite fruit. thank you for being my friend and co-hostess xo

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 3, 2016 at 7:14 pm

        Hi Katherine, thank you so much and thanks for being my friend too. Have a wonderful Sunday!

        Reply
    14. Olympia says

      April 1, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      5 stars
      It looks awesome!!! Will make it soon for sure!! ????????

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 2, 2016 at 10:04 am

        Hi Olympia, thanks let me know what you think.

        Reply
    15. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      April 1, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Fantastic looking and sounding recipe!! Yes!! I can’t wait for all of the spring goodies. I’m pinning.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 2, 2016 at 10:06 am

        Hi Marisa, thanks very much, let me know how you like it. Have a great weekend.

        Reply
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