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Elegant Crème Légère Tart with Vanilla Whipped Peaks Recipe

Elegant Crème Légère Tart with Vanilla Whipped Peaks Recipe
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Elegant Crème Légère Tart with Vanilla Whipped Peaks is a French-inspired dessert featuring a flaky shortcrust base, a luscious crème légère filling, and beautifully piped vanilla whipped cream peaks. This sophisticated and indulgent tart is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests.

Ingredients

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For the Tart Shell:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2–3 tbsp cold water

For the Crème Légère:

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped to soft peaks)

For the Vanilla Whipped Peaks:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Tart ShellCombine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter, add egg yolk and water, press into tart pan, chill, bake.
  2. Prepare the Crème LégèreHeat milk with vanilla. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, add milk, thicken, add butter, cool, fold in whipped cream.
  3. Assemble the TartSpread crème légère in tart shell, pipe whipped cream peaks.
  4. Chill & ServeRefrigerate tart for at least 2 hours. Garnish with berries, flowers, or citrus zest.

Notes

  • Add a layer of fresh fruit under the cream for extra flavor.
  • Brush the crust with melted white chocolate to prevent sogginess.
  • Experiment with different piping nozzles for unique whipped cream designs.

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Keywords: Crème Légère Tart, French dessert, Vanilla Whipped Cream, Elegant Tart Recipe

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