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Fruit Custard Tuile Baskets with Creamy Orange Filling
Crisp Fruit Custard Tuile Baskets filled with creamy orange custard and topped with fresh berries and mint. They are light and elegant, and are a dessert that’s easier to make than it looks.
If you’ve ever wanted to wow your guests with a dessert that looks straight out of a bakery, these Fruit Custard Tuile Baskets are it. The crisp, golden tuile cups hold a silky orange custard filling, and the fresh berry topping makes every bite light and refreshing.
Why you’ll love and enjoy Fruit Custard Tuile Baskets
- They’re the perfect make-ahead showstopper for dinner parties.
- They look impressive but aren’t complicated to make.
- The tuile shells are thin, crisp, and fun to shape.
- The orange custard is both creamy and refreshing at the same time.
- You can garnish them with whatever fresh fruit you like.

Crispy Fruit Custard Tuile Baskets filled with creamy orange custard and topped with fresh berries and mint. A light and elegant dessert that’s perfect for dinner parties or spring gatherings.
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Fruit Custard Tuile Baskets
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Refrigerator Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 depending on size 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Moderate
- Cuisine: French
Description
Homemade Fruit Custard Tuile Baskets that look straight from a pâtisserie. Creamy orange custard tucked into crispy cups.
Ingredients
Tuile Baskets
- 125 g butter or margarine, softened
- 250 ml (130 g) icing sugar, sifted
- 4 extra-large egg whites
- 250 ml (140 g) cake flour
Orange Custard Filling
- 60 ml (30 g) custard powder
- 30 ml sugar
- 500 ml fresh orange juice
- 10 ml grated orange rind
- 200 ml fresh cream
Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Chopped mint
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Cream butter and icing sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg whites one by one, mixing well.
- Fold in sifted flour. Chill for 1 hour.
- Mix custard powder, sugar, and a little juice.
- Heat the remaining juice to a boil, whisk in the paste, and cook until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in rind. Cool fully.
- On a very well-greased baking tray, or even better, line a baking tray with baking paper or a silicone mat.
- Spoon batter, a teaspoon at a time, and spread into thin circles (about 10 cm wide).
- Only bake 2–3 at a time so you have time to shape them.
- Bake at 180C/350F for 5–7 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Immediately lift with a spatula and drape over a glass or ramekin.
- Press gently to form baskets. Cool completely.
- Whip cream to stiff peaks, fold into cooled custard.
- Fill baskets just before serving.
- Top with berries, mint, and lemon zest.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Crispy Fruit Custard Tuile Baskets filled with creamy orange custard and topped with fresh berries. An elegant dessert you’ll actually enjoy making.

Fruit Custard Tuile Baskets are crisp, golden shells filled with smooth orange custard and finished with fresh berries. This dessert feels elegant but is surprisingly simple, making it the perfect choice when you want to impress without the stress.
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Oh these are so cute! Love the idea of adding orange and the mint will give such a freshness.
They do look so pretty and tasty. Something different to make and enjoy
These are super cute and something really special to serve at parties! I love the idea of the Orange Custard filling, I bet that is lovely and refreshing! Sim x
Thank you Sim. A special treat indeed. Enjoy should you give it a gp.