Fruit tarts and flans
Fruit tarts and flans are elegant European-inspired pastries featuring a crisp or flaky crust filled with a smooth, sweet custard and topped with an arrangement of fresh fruit. The tart typically uses a shortcrust pastry, while the flan often has a caramelized sugar base. They are a classic dessert in French, Italian, and Spanish cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, with the crust and custard contributing significantly to the calorie count. It provides quick energy from sugars and some calcium from the dairy-based filling.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 mcg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 individual tart (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The presentation of fruit tarts is considered an art form in pastry schools, with the arrangement of fruit often reflecting seasonal availability and regional preferences. Nutritionally, the fresh fruit topping adds vitamins and a touch of fiber to an otherwise rich dessert.
