Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of a strawberry tart, a classic French dessert that beautifully marries a buttery crust with creamy vanilla pastry filling and fresh strawberries. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer picnic or an elegant dinner party. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this tart is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ vanilla bean
- 6 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 1 ⅓ 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
- Combine the seeds of the vanilla bean with 3 tablespoons of sugar. Heat 1 cup of milk with the vanilla pod until warm.
- In a stand mixer, whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar on high until light and fluffy.
- Whisk cornstarch into the remaining milk until smooth; combine it with the egg mixture gradually.
- Cook the combined mixture in a saucepan over low heat while whisking until thickened; stir in butter and cool.
- Assemble by spreading chilled pastry cream over the tart crust, topping with sliced strawberries arranged in circles, and glaze with warmed jam before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg