In the middle of peach season, what better than to cook them to enjoy them even more! Today, I propose a recipe of a rustic peach and fresh cream tart, easy to make and especially delicious. No need to be a cooking expert to succeed in making this tart that will delight your taste buds.
The necessary ingredients for preparation
To prepare the rustic peach and fresh cream tart (for about 6 people), you will need:
- 5 beautiful peaches, ripe but not too soft,
- 250g of flour,
- 125g of soft butter,
- 50g of powdered sugar,
- 1 egg yolk,
- a little bit of salt,
- 200ml of thick fresh cream,
- 20g of brown sugar,
- 2 tablespoons of liquid honey,
- sliced almonds for decoration (optional).
Note: You can also add a few pieces of red fruit if you wish to enhance the taste of the pie and create a harmony of summer flavors.
The preparation of the pie dough
First of all, start by preparing your rustic tart dough. To do this:
- Pour the flour into a salad bowl and make a well.
- Add the soft butter cut into small pieces as well as a few pinches of salt.
- Sand the dough with your fingertips to thoroughly mix the ingredients, then gradually incorporate the sugar and the egg while continuing to work the dough until it is uniform.
- Form a ball with the dough and wrap it to let it rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Tips for a successful dough!
Know that a good pie dough must be sufficiently flexible so as not to tear but firm enough to hold during cooking. If you find your dough too crumbly or difficult to work with, don’t hesitate to add a little cold water (about a tablespoon) and knead again before tasting once more.
Furthermore, if you prepare this recipe during the hot season, take care to work the dough quickly so it doesn’t heat up too much and become sticky. You can even put the cooking utensils in the freezer 15 minutes before starting.
The preparation of peaches
While the dough rests, deal with the peaches, the star ingredient of this rustic tart:
- Wash the peaches and peel them gently to remove the skins. It is possible to quickly blanch the fruits in boiling water to simplify this step.
- Next, cut the peaches into thin quarters and set them aside in a salad bowl.
- Mix the honey with the two tablespoons of warm water to obtain a homogeneous syrup,
- Then pour it over the peaches and gently mix to coat them well. Let it marinate for a few minutes while you finish preparing the pie.
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Tip: how to know if my peaches are good for cooking?
In the kitchen, it’s not always easy to determine whether our fruits are ready to be consumed or not. For peaches, opt for those that have a firm flesh without too much softness, but which yield slightly under finger pressure. The best peaches for this recipe will therefore be ripe but still firm enough not to fall apart during cooking.
Assembling and baking the rustic peach and fresh cream tart
All you have left to do is assemble and bake your pie:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (thermostat 6).
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured work surface to get a circle about 30 cm in diameter.
- Place a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray and gently lay the pie dough on it.
- Spread the thick crème fraîche over the pastry base, leaving a free border of approximately 3-4 cm around the edge.
- Then evenly distribute the peach quarters over the cream, and fold the pastry border over the fruit, pinching it with your fingers to make it stick.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar all over the surface of the pie, as well as some slivered almonds if you wish.
- Bake the pie for 40 to 45 minutes until it is nicely golden and crispy. Remember to regularly monitor the cooking to avoid burning the pie !
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Your rustic peach and fresh cream tart is ready to be enjoyed warm or cold according to your desires. A quick and indulgent dessert that will make a sensation at your meals with friends or family!