Two-tone Raisin Tart with Homemade Pastry Cream Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1 1/2 cups of whole milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Roll out and fit the pie crust into a 9-inch tart pan.
3. Pierce the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
4. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until it is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
5. In a small saucepan, bring the raisins and 1/2 cup of water to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Drain the raisins and set aside to cool.
6. In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk until it comes to a simmer.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
8. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
9. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and whisk continuously over medium heat until it comes to a boil and thickens, about 5 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and add the raisins, stirring to combine. Let the pastry cream cool to room temperature.
11. In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream until it thickens and holds stiff peaks.
12. Add one-third of the whipped cream to the cooled pastry cream and whisk until combined.
13. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until there are no visible streaks.
14. Spoon the two-toned pastry cream into the cooled tart shell, spreading it evenly.
15. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Verdict

The two-tone raisin tart with homemade pastry cream is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. The combination of the creamy custard filling with the plump, juicy raisins is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Serving Suggestions

This tart is best served chilled, so it’s perfect for a summer afternoon or evening treat. It pairs well with a hot cup of coffee or tea, or a scoop of ice cream on top for an extra indulgence.