This Creamy Strawberry Tart, with its rich and luscious filling, is a celebration of seasonal fruits. Its versatility allows you to experiment with various fruits, but the classic strawberry version is a true crowd-pleaser. The combination of a crunchy crust and a smooth, velvety filling topped with fresh strawberries and pistachios creates a dessert that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Seasonal Flexibility: Perfect with strawberries or any other seasonal fruit.
- Rich and Flavorful: A decadent blend of textures and tastes, from the chocolatey crust to the creamy filling.
- Elegant Presentation: Makes a visually stunning centerpiece for any dessert table.
Perfect Occasion: This tart is a fantastic choice for summer gatherings, garden parties, or family celebrations. It’s also perfect for elegant afternoon teas or as a sophisticated dessert at dinner parties.
Decoration Tips:
- Fresh Fruit Topping: Arrange strawberries or other fruits artistically for visual appeal.
- Chopped Pistachios: Adds a lovely color contrast and a subtle crunch.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: For a touch of added sweetness and a professional finish.
Crust:
- 250g ground biscuits (Plazma or similar)
- 100g ground roasted hazelnuts
- 125g melted butter
- 100g melted dark chocolate
- 50ml milk
Filling:
- 50g white chocolate
- 500ml milk
- 3 egg yolks
- Vanilla extract or 1 vanilla sugar
- 130g sugar
- 40g cornstarch
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 sachet of cream stabilizer (optional)
Additionally:
- About 500g strawberries
- Chopped pistachios
Preparation:
- For the filling, finely chop the white chocolate. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and cornstarch. Gradually add milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until it boils and thickens into a pudding. Cook for 2 more minutes, remove from heat, and mix in white chocolate. Strain if lumpy.
- Cover the pudding with plastic wrap and let it cool completely.
- For the crust, melt butter and chocolate. Mix with ground biscuits and hazelnuts, then add milk.
- Press the mixture into a 30cm tart pan, covering the bottom and sides. Refrigerate.
- Whip the cooled pudding, and in a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream. Gently combine them into one filling.
- Spread the filling over the crust, top with washed and drained strawberries, and garnish with pistachios. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Enjoy this sublime Creamy Strawberry Tart, a treat that’s sure to impress with its delightful combination of flavors and textures!
