Savor the taste of summer with these luxurious Strawberry Tartlets. Each bite is a blend of sweet, creamy, and fruity elements, perfectly nestled in a crisp, buttery shell. Made with simple, fresh ingredients, these tartlets capture the essence of strawberry delight in every bite.
Why You'll Love This: You'll adore these Strawberry Tartlets for their delightful combination of textures and flavors. The silky diplomat cream paired with the juicy freshness of strawberries offers a sophisticated dessert option that's both pleasing to the eye and the palate. Plus, they're a joyful challenge to bake, rewarding you with a visually impressive and decadent treat.
Perfect Occasion: These tartlets are perfect for high tea, summer garden parties, or as a refined dessert at dinner parties. They bring a touch of elegance to any occasion and are ideal for celebrating special moments or simply bringing a luxurious twist to your weekend family gathering.
Decoration Tips: For an exquisite presentation, arrange the sliced strawberries in concentric circles or a floral pattern atop the diplomat cream. A light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving adds a hint of sophistication. Consider garnishing with mint leaves or edible flowers for a vibrant color contrast and a dash of natural beauty.
Ingredients:
- For the Diplomat Cream:
- 200 ml of milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 50 g of sugar
- 20 g of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
- 150 ml of whipping cream
- For the Shortcrust Pastry:
- 150 g of plain flour
- 75 g of cold, cubed butter
- 30 g of fine sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
- A pinch of salt
- For the Filling:
- Berry preserve
- Freshly sliced strawberries
- Juice from one lemon
Instructions:
- Diplomat Cream Preparation:
- Heat milk until it begins to bubble. In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk egg yolks with sugar until they lighten in color. Incorporate cornstarch thoroughly.
- Gradually pour the heated milk into the yolk mixture while whisking. Transfer back to the pot and heat until it thickens. Remove, blend in vanilla, and cover with plastic touching the cream to prevent a skin from forming. Cool completely.
- Pastry Cream Finishing:
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold into the cooled mixture. Keep chilled.
- Pastry Making:
- Mix flour, butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. Form a dough, rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Baking the Shells:
- Roll out the dough, fit into tart molds, and dock with a fork. Blind bake at 180°C for 15 minutes, uncover, and finish baking for another 15 minutes. Let cool.
- Assembly:
- Spread preserve onto each shell, top with diplomat cream, then neatly arrange strawberry slices. Sprinkle strawberries with lemon juice.
- Final Touch:
- Refrigerate the tartlets for a few hours until set.
Enjoy your delightful Strawberry Tartlets and the sweet taste of summer in every bite!