Make the crusts: Pulse the flour, pecans, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Drizzle in 6 tablespoons ice water and pulse until the dough comes together. Turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap and form into a disk; wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Lightly flour a large sheet of parchment paper. Roll out the dough on the parchment into a 9-by-13-inch rectangle. Trim into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle (reserve the scraps). Cut into eight 3-by-4-inch rectangles. Separate the pieces slightly on the parchment, then use your fingers to crimp the edges. Slide the parchment onto a baking sheet. Roll out the scraps until 1/4 inch thick. Cut out 8 stars using a small floured star-shaped cookie cutter; arrange on the baking sheet around the crusts. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Poke holes in the crusts with a fork. Brush the stars and the edges of the crusts with the beaten egg. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes; remove to a rack to cool completely.
Make the pastry cream: Combine the milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk 1/2 cup buttermilk, the egg yolks, cornstarch and the remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook, whisking, until thick and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons buttermilk. Lay plastic wrap on the surface and refrigerate 45 minutes.
Carefully transfer the crusts to a platter. Spread the pastry cream on the crusts, then top with the berries. Top each tart with a star. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Photograph by Con Poulos

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	648.77 Kcal (2716 kJ)
Calories from fat	335.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.28g	57%
Cholesterol	140.85mg	47%
Sodium	141.71mg	6%
Potassium	328.48mg	7%
Total Carbs	71.24g	24%
Sugars	34.72g	139%
Dietary Fiber	6.55g	26%
Protein	11.33g	23%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	107.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	254.04 Kcal (1064 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.6g	57%
Cholesterol	55.15mg	47%
Sodium	55.49mg	6%
Potassium	128.62mg	7%
Total Carbs	27.89g	24%
Sugars	13.59g	139%
Dietary Fiber	2.57g	26%
Protein	4.44g	23%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	11%
Calcium	42.2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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