Mango Tart Paradise: Your Slice of Tropical Bliss

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   Prepare the Pâte Sablée Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using your fingertips or a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add the egg yolk and mix until just combined. If too dry, add cold water 1 tsp at a time. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
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   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press dough into the pan, trim edges, and prick the bottom with a fork. Chill for 15 minutes.
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   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, then bake for another 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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   Make the Silky Vanilla Pastry Cream: Heat milk in a saucepan until simmering. If using vanilla bean, add now. In a separate bowl, whisk remaining sugar and cornstarch, then whisk in egg yolks and vanilla extract (if using).
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   Slowly temper the egg mixture by whisking in half of the warm milk. Pour back into the saucepan with remaining milk. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in butter until smooth. Remove vanilla bean. Pour into a clean bowl, cover directly with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2-3 hours until cold and set.
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   Prepare Mango Topping and Glaze: Peel mangoes and slice the flesh thinly. In a small bowl, combine apricot jam and hot water/juice. Microwave briefly or heat gently until melted and smooth. Strain if desired.
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   Assemble the Mango Tart: Once the crust is cooled and pastry cream is chilled, spread the pastry cream evenly into the baked tart shell. Arrange the thin mango slices decoratively over the pastry cream, starting from the outer edge and overlapping slightly.
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   Gently brush the melted apricot glaze over the arranged mango slices. Chill the tart for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your tropical masterpiece!