Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart
Description
The Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart starts with a frozen sheet of puff pastry that is thawed, rolled, and scored to create a raised border which browns to a golden crisp during baking. This crisper edge holds the creamy filling and fruit toppings in place. An egg wash applied to the border helps it develop a shiny finish and optional sparkling sugar adds delicate texture.
The filling blends mascarpone cheese and whipped cream sweetened with sugar to form a luxurious, soft layer. Fresh strawberries are tossed with additional sugar and strawberry jam, giving a glossy, slightly sweet glaze to the fruit topping. Once the pastry is baked and cooled, the cream layer is spread evenly before arranging the strawberries on top. The tart is chilled before slicing to allow the cream to firm slightly.
This tart is suited to serving as a fresh dessert in warm weather or a special occasion treat when berries are in season. It pairs well with vanilla ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar. The combination of flaky pastry, creamy mascarpone, and bright fruit balances texture and flavor.
Preparing the tart requires modest steps, including careful scoring and baking of the pastry, mixing the cream filling just until combined to maintain its light texture, and cooling thoroughly before serving to preserve the layers. Freshness of ingredients, particularly the strawberries, is important for best results.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry thawed, sheet, frozen
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons water
- Sparkling Sugar optional
- 1 pint strawberries washed/hulled, and sliced into 3-4 slices each
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- ¾ cup white sugar divided
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 4 ounces Whipped Cream fresh whipped cream or cool whip
- Ice cream optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- On a parchment lined baking sheet, roll out the puff pastry dough to a large rectangle.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the water.
- Use a knife to score a border 3/4 of an inch inside from the edge of the puff pastry. Use a fork to pierce the inside of the tart several times.
- Brush the pastry with the egg wash along the border. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked. Set aside to cool.
- While the puff pastry is cooking, prepare the topping. In a large bowl, stir together the whipped cream, 1/2 cup white sugar, and mascarpone cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the strawberry slices, 1/4 cup white sugar, and strawberry jam.
- Once puff pastry is cool, top with the cream and then the strawberries. Keep refrigerated until ready to slice and serve.
- Top with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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