Ah, a Strawberry Tart—fresh, sweet, and perfect for spring or summer desserts! 🍓🥧 Here’s a classic recipe:
Strawberry Tart
Ingredients (8 servings)
For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tbsp cold water
For the filling:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- Optional: apricot glaze or melted jam to brush on top for shine
Instructions
- Make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
- In a food processor or by hand, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in egg yolk and 1–2 tbsp water until dough comes together.
- Press dough into a tart pan (9-inch) evenly.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the filling:
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread filling evenly over cooled crust.
- Arrange strawberries:
- Place halved strawberries on top of the filling in a decorative pattern.
- Add glaze (optional):
- Warm 2–3 tbsp apricot jam and brush lightly over strawberries for shine and extra sweetness.
- Chill and serve:
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Pro tips:
- Use ripe, firm strawberries for best flavor and appearance.
- You can swap the cream cheese filling for pastry cream or mascarpone cream for a richer tart.
- For a crunchier crust, sprinkle a little sugar on the tart base before baking.
I can also give a mini strawberry tartlets version if you want individual servings for parties. Do you want that version?
