Fresh Fruit Tarte

In medieval times, pies were considered suitable fare for common people, while open-topped tarts were for the nobility, who liked to see multiple layers of ingredients elegantly displayed. Early tarts or “quiches” were largely made with savory fillings including meat, fish, or vegetables, but those filled with custard, cream, and fruit were later variations that became even more popular.

This classic French-inspired Tarte aux Fruits is just that—a dense, fruit-filled crust pa