Description
This Strawberry Tart is a delightful dessert with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberry topping. A perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, this tart is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons ice water
Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam, warmed and strained
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a food processor, pulse flour and powdered sugar. Add chilled butter and pulse until crumbly. Add egg yolk and ice water, pulse until dough forms. Chill, roll out, and press into tart pan.
- Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake crust with weights, then without until golden. Cool completely.
- Make the Filling: Beat heavy cream until stiff. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble: Spread filling in tart shell, top with strawberries in a circle. Brush with apricot jam. Chill before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute apricot jam with strawberry or raspberry jam.
- Use the freshest strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
