Fresh • Elegant • Easy to Make
This Strawberry Tart features a crisp, buttery tart shell filled with vanilla pastry cream and topped with sweet, fresh strawberries. It’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings or as a light dessert after dinner.
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the Tart Crust:
- 1¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the Pastry Cream Filling:
- 1½ cups (360 ml) milk
- 3 egg yolks
- â…“ cup (65 g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Topping:
- 1–2 cups fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
- Optional: apricot jam for glazing