Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with this strawberry tart, a classic French dessert that combines a buttery crust with creamy vanilla pastry filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, from picnics to family gatherings, this elegant tart is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, it’s sure to impress guests and satisfy sweet cravings alike. Customize it by experimenting with different fruits or toppings; the possibilities are endless! Enjoy a slice of this homemade treat that captures the essence of seasonal berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ vanilla bean
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ⅓ cups milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 9-inch baked tart crust
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry or apricot jam
Instructions
- Combine vanilla seeds and 3 tablespoons sugar in a bowl. Heat remaining sugar, vanilla pod, and 1 cup milk in a saucepan.
- Whisk egg yolks and gradually add remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix cornstarch into remaining milk until smooth.
- Add cornstarch mixture to egg yolks, then pour in hot milk while mixing on low speed.
- Cook combined mixture over low heat until thickened, whisking constantly for about 4 minutes.
- Stir in butter and cool pastry cream before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Assemble by spreading chilled pastry cream over the tart crust and layering sliced strawberries on top.
- Glaze with warmed jam mixed with water for shine.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg