Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a homemade strawberry tart, a perfect dessert to impress your guests or treat yourself. This stunning tart features a buttery crust, rich vanilla pastry cream, and fresh strawberries, creating a vibrant and visually appealing centerpiece for any occasion. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or family dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers make-ahead convenience. Enjoy each slice as it bursts with flavor and freshness—it’s a must-try for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ vanilla bean
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ⅓ cups milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 9-inch baked tart crust
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry or apricot jam
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry cream by heating milk with vanilla and sugar. Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until light.
- Combine cornstarch with milk; mix into egg yolk mixture gradually.
- Cook combined mixture until thickened, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
- Chill the pastry cream before spreading it over the cooled tart crust.
- Slice strawberries and arrange them over the cream.
- Glaze the strawberries with warmed jam for a shiny finish.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg