Yield: 6–8 individual tarts
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Rise Time: 2 hours
Bake Time: 15–18 minutes
Total Time: Approx. 3 hours
Ingredients
For the Brioche Dough
- 2½ cups (300g) strong bread flour
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ cup warm milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Cream Cheese Filling (Blueberry Tarts)
- 100g cream cheese, softened
- 1½ tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Matcha Filling (Cherry Tarts)
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 1½ tbsp softened butter or heavy cream
- 1½ tbsp powdered sugar
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Fruit Toppings
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh cherries, halved
- Fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Streusel Crumble
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cold butter
Rub together until crumbly.
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
Whisk together well.
Instructions
Prepare the Brioche Dough
In a large bowl, combine bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add warm milk and egg, mixing until a rough dough forms.
Gradually knead in softened butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
Shape the Tarts
Punch down the dough and divide into 6–8 equal portions.
Roll into smooth balls and place onto a lined baking tray. Flatten slightly.
Cover loosely and let rest for 20 minutes.
Create the Center Wells
Grease the bottom of a small glass and press firmly into the center of each dough ball to create a deep indentation.
Fill the Tarts
Blueberry Version
Fill the center with sweet cream cheese mixture and press fresh blueberries on top.
Cherry Matcha Version
Spread a little matcha paste into the center and top with cherries and raspberries.
Finish & Bake
Brush the brioche edges generously with egg wash.
Sprinkle streusel crumble over the edges and lightly over the fruit centers.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes until deeply golden and glossy.
Cool completely before dusting lightly with powdered sugar.
Serve
Serve fresh with tea or coffee for the ultimate bakery-style experience ☕✨
Additional Notes
Soft Brioche Secret ✨
Kneading the butter slowly into the dough creates that rich, airy bakery texture.
Professional Finish
Dust powdered sugar right before serving for that elegant café-style look.
Meal Prep & Storage
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
- Warm slightly before serving for the best texture
Nutritional Information (Approx. per tart)
- Calories: 260–340 kcal
- Protein: 5–7g
- Carbs: 32–40g
- Fat: 10–15g
