HOMEMADE HAPPINESS – WHIPE UP THIS LUSCIOUS BERRY TART

let’s bake a stunning berry tart!

Here are a few tricks to keep in mind:

• Cold is key: Use cold butter and ice-cold water for the crust. This helps prevent the dough from getting greasy and keeps those layers nice and flaky.
• Berry beautiful: Any kind of berry works here! Fresh or frozen, a mix or all one type – it’s totally up to you. If using frozen berries, don’t thaw them first, they’ll release too much liquid.
• Thicken it up: A little cornstarch helps prevent the berry filling from being too runny. It will bake up nice and glossy without being soggy.

Alright, ready to gather your ingredients? Here’s what we’ll need:

• For the Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1-2 tablespoons ice water
• For the Filling:
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen berries (mixed or all one kind)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Now, let’s get our hands dirty (in the best way possible)!

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. There should be some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
2. Whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of ice water in a small bowl. Add this to the flour mixture and toss with a fork until just combined. If the dough seems dry, add another tablespoon of ice water, one at a time, until it comes together.
3. Shape the dough into a disc, flatten slightly, and wrap in plastic wrap. Pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill.
4. While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss together the berries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice (if using).
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a circle about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer it to a pie dish or tart pan. Gently crimp the edges.
6. Pour the berry filling into the prepared crust.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, Or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
8. Let the tart cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy it plain with a dollop of whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

There you have it! A homemade berry tart that’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress.