French Custard Tart With Pluots
/Any soft fruit, such as figs, plums, apricots or berries, would work well in this tart.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whipping cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 9 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and/or cinnamon
- 1/2 vanilla bean (split) or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 pluot, chopped
- 1 9-inch sweet pastry tart shell, pre-baked
Method
Whisk together whipping cream, sugar, egg yolks, nutmeg, vanilla bean and salt in a bowl. Let stand until sugar has dissolved (about 30 minutes), then strain through a sieve.