Strawberry Tart
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a strawberry tart, a classic French dessert that beautifully combines a buttery crust with creamy vanilla pastry cream and fresh strawberries. This elegant treat is perfect for summer gatherings, family celebrations, or as a light dessert option to satisfy your sweet cravings. The vibrant colors and luscious flavors will impress any guest, making it a showstopper for any occasion. With straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this delicious masterpiece effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ vanilla bean
- 6 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 1 â…“ cups milk (divided)
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 9-inch baked tart crust
- 1 pint strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry or apricot jam
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla milk mixture by combining vanilla seeds with 3 tablespoons of sugar and heating with milk until dissolved.
- Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix cornstarch with remaining milk until smooth.
- Gradually combine hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, then return to heat and whisk until thickened.
- Stir in butter, cool, and refrigerate the pastry cream for at least 2 hours.
- Assemble the tart by spreading chilled pastry cream over the crust and topping with sliced strawberries arranged in circles.
- Brush with combined jam and water for a glossy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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