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French Strawberry Tart

Irresistible French Strawberry Tart with Creamy Pastry Magic

Enjoy the delightful flavors of a French Strawberry Tart, combining buttery crust, creamy pastry, and fresh strawberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Cream
  • 0.5 whole vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons sugar divided
  • 1.33 cups milk divided, whole or alternative milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon butter
For the Tart Crust
  • 1 9-inch baked pâte sucrée or pâte sablée tart crust or premade pie crust
For the Topping
  • 1 pint strawberries can substitute with blueberries or raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry or apricot jam or another fruit preserve

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Pastry Cream: Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape its seeds into a saucepan, add 1 cup of milk and the vanilla pod. Heat over medium until steaming. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and egg yolks, whisk until pale and thick. Gradually whisk hot milk into the egg mixture.
  2. Combine the Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining 1/3 cup milk until smooth. Slowly add this mixture to the egg and milk blend and return to the saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  3. Finish the Pastry Cream: Remove from heat, stir in butter until melted, and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 1 hour.
  4. Assemble the Tart: Once chilled and firm, spread the pastry cream into the tart crust evenly.
  5. Arrange the Strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Arrange slices artfully over the pastry cream starting from the outer edge.
  6. Glaze the Top: In a small saucepan, heat jam and a tablespoon of water until melted. Brush the glaze over the strawberries.
  7. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled tart for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve the tart immediately after assembling to avoid a soggy crust. Use a sharp knife for clean slices.

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