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Apricot and bread tart

Apricot and bread tart

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A refreshing apricot and bread tart, topped with a snowy-white mousse.

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Recipe from Atoj, Rotlimena (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This pie is a classic of Belgian cuisine, perfect for afternoon snacks or appetizers.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total1 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$7.58 $1.26 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 8, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people

For the cream

  • $0.74
  • $0.28
  • $0.77
  • $2.10
  • $0.12
  • $0.59
  • $0.04

Regarding the cover

  • $1.05
  • $0.10

Preparing the cream

  • $0.58
  • $0.13
  • $0.10
  • $0.58
  • $0.30

Preparing the filling

  • $0.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 15 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. For the cream: ≈ 3 min
  2. For the cover: ≈ 3 min
  3. Preparing the cream: ≈ 3 min
  4. Furthermore, mix the remaining milk with the cornstarch and egg yolks. ≈ 4 min
  5. Next, slowly add the warm milk, stirring constantly until you reach a thick consistency. ≈ 3 min
  6. Book now. ≈ 3 min
  7. Preparing the filling: ≈ 3 min
  8. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

The bill

Apricot and bread tart

  • 3 cups (of milk)$0.74
  • 1 cup (of tea) of sugar$0.28
  • 100 g of grapes$0.77
  • 100 g of chopped black plums$2.10
  • 3 tablespoons of cornstarch$0.12
  • 2 tablespoons (of coffee) of cocoa powder$0.59
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar$0.04
  • 3 egg whites, whipped to stiff peaks --$1.05
  • 6 tablespoons of sugar$0.10
  • Heat 2.5 cups of milk with the sugar, grapes, and apricots, then let it simmer.$0.58
  • Additionally, mix the remaining milk with the cornstarch and egg yolks. Then, slowly add the warm milk, stirring constantly until a thick consistency is achieved. Set aside.$0.13
  • Thoroughly mix the milk, chocolate, and sugar.$0.10
  • Dip some slices of bread in the mixture and use them to line the bottom of a dish (of medium size).$0.58
  • Spread half of the cream and cover with another layer of bread soaked in milk.$0.30
  • Whip the egg whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form.$0.10

Total$7.58

that's $1.26 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (of milk)
  • 1 cup (of tea) of sugar
  • 100 g of grapes
  • 100 g of chopped black plums
  • 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • 3 precious stones
  • 1 1/2 cups (of milk)
  • 2 tablespoons (of coffee) of cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 loaf of white bread (without crust)
  • 3 egg whites, whipped to stiff peaks --
  • 6 tablespoons of sugar
  • Heat 2.5 cups of milk with the sugar, grapes, and apricots, then let it simmer.
  • Additionally, mix the remaining milk with the cornstarch and egg yolks. Then, slowly add the warm milk, stirring constantly until a thick consistency is achieved. Set aside.
  • Thoroughly mix the milk, chocolate, and sugar.
  • Dip some slices of bread in the mixture and use them to line the bottom of a dish (of medium size).
  • Spread half of the cream and cover with another layer of bread soaked in milk.
  • Divide the remaining cream and set aside.
  • Whip the egg whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread evenly over the cake and bake at medium temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

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