Description
This Breakfast Fruit Tart with Granola Crust is a wholesome, crunchy tart featuring a baked granola base made from oats, walnuts, sesame seeds, and aromatic spices. Topped with creamy yogurt and a vibrant medley of fresh fruits, it offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors perfect for a nutritious and visually appealing morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Granola Crust
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, or almond yogurt
- 1 cup mixed fruit for topping (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the granola crust.
- Mix Granola Base: In a large bowl, combine old fashioned oats, finely chopped walnuts, sesame seeds, melted coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and form a sticky mixture that will bind well.
- Prepare Tart Pans: Grease eight mini tart pans thoroughly to prevent sticking. Press about 3 tablespoons of the granola mixture firmly into each pan, shaping it evenly across the bottom and up the sides to form a crust.
- Bake the Crusts: Bake the pressed granola crusts in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until they achieve a golden brown color indicating they are crisp and cooked through.
- Shape Crusts While Warm: As soon as the crusts come out of the oven and are still hot, use the back of a spoon to gently press down the centers and reshape the sides, ensuring proper tart form.
- Cool the Tarts: Allow the tarts to cool completely in their pans before carefully removing them to maintain their shape and crispness.
- Fill with Yogurt: Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of your chosen yogurt into each tart shell and smooth the tops evenly to create a creamy base for the fruit.
- Add Fruit Topping: Decorate each tart generously with a colorful assortment of fresh mixed fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and sliced apples for freshness and vibrant presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the fruit tarts right away to enjoy the crisp texture of the granola crust along with the creamy yogurt and fresh fruit topping.
Notes
- Use mini tart pans for individual servings and ease of presentation.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Choose dairy or plant-based yogurt according to dietary preference.
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the nuts before mixing.
- Ensure tarts are completely cooled before removing from pans to prevent breaking.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep crust crisp; storing assembled tarts may cause sogginess.
- Fruit choices can be seasonal or based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
