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Strawberry Tart

A delightful and elegant dessert featuring a buttery tart crust filled with creamy pastry cream and topped with fresh strawberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1-2 tablespoons cold water as needed
Pastry Cream
  • 1 cup milk whole
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam for glaze

Method
 

Prepare the Tart Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
  2. Add egg yolk and mix. Gradually add cold water until dough forms.
  3. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough and fit into tart pan. Prick with a fork.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Let cool.
Make the Pastry Cream
  1. In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until just boiling.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
  3. Slowly pour hot milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  5. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool.
Assemble the Tart
  1. Spread cooled pastry cream into the tart crust.
  2. Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the cream.
  3. Heat apricot jam until melted and brush over strawberries for glaze.
  4. Chill the tart for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries. You can substitute other berries if desired.

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