Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a strawberry tart, a classic French dessert that brings together the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries and creamy vanilla pastry cream. This exquisite treat boasts a buttery crust that perfectly complements the sweet and juicy strawberries layered atop a smooth filling. Ideal for summer picnics, birthday celebrations, or any occasion where you want to impress, this tart is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this recipe will guide you through creating a dessert that is both elegant and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ vanilla bean
- 6 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 1⅓ cups milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 9-inch baked tart crust (pâte sucrée or pâte sablée)
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry or apricot jam
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla pastry cream by heating milk with vanilla seeds and whisking egg yolks with sugar until light.
- Mix cornstarch with milk and combine it with the egg mixture.
- Cook the mixture over low heat until thickened, then stir in butter and chill.
- Assemble the tart by spreading chilled pastry cream into the crust and topping it with sliced strawberries arranged in circles.
- Glaze with warmed jam for a shiny finish and refrigerate before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg