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Coconut Cream Fruit Tart

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This Coconut Cream Fruit Tart is a light, tropical-inspired dessert featuring a crisp tart shell, silky coconut cream filling, and a vibrant assortment of fresh fruit. Perfect for any occasion, it’s fresh, colorful, and easy to customize.

Ingredients

  • 1 tart crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup coconut milk or coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups fresh fruit (berries, kiwi, mango, peaches, grapes, etc.)
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam or honey (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Bake the tart shell according to the recipe or package directions. Let it cool completely.
  2. In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, milk, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken, then slowly add egg yolks, whisking constantly.
  4. Continue cooking until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, butter, and shredded coconut (if using).
  5. Let the coconut cream cool slightly, then pour into the cooled tart shell.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours until set.
  7. Just before serving, top with fresh fruit and brush with warmed apricot jam or honey for shine.

Notes

  • Add lemon or lime zest to the filling for brightness.
  • Use a chocolate tart crust for a twist.
  • To make it dairy-free, use only coconut milk and replace butter with coconut oil.
  • Choose seasonal fruits like figs, pears, or berries.
  • Add delicate fruit just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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