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Strawberry Tart
This Strawberry Tart is the epitome of summertime elegance. With its delicate puff pastry base, creamy homemade custard, and fresh, juicy strawberries, each bite transports you to a quaint European patisserie. It's the perfect blend of sweetness and texture, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 454 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 heet puff pastry
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Custard
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, whisk the egg yolks with ¼ cup of the milk, sugar, vanilla and cornstarch.
- In a sauce pan, heat the milk until it's hot, but not yet boiling. Take the milk off the heat and slowly start adding the egg mixture to the hot milk, while continuously whisking. Continue adding egg mixture and whisking until all the egg mixture is gone. Place the sauce pan over the heat again and which until the mixture thickens and resembles custard.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a long piece that's about 18 inches long and 6 inches wide.
- Using the tip of a sharp knife, mark a shallow cut ½ inch from the edge of the pastry to form a rim.
- Spread half of the custard onto the pastry, keeping the custard inside the marked rim.
- Arrange strawberries nicely on the custard.
- Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Notes
- For an extra glossy finish, brush the puff pastry rim with an egg wash before baking.
- Always allow the custard to cool completely before spreading on the pastry; this ensures the base remains crisp.
- Use ripe but firm strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- If the puff pastry puffs up too much during baking, you can gently press it down with the back of a spoon.
- For a twist, add a thin layer of chocolate spread beneath the custard for a rich flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
219mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.