Delight in the classic and elegant Strawberry Tart, a dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of strawberries with a rich almond cream. This recipe features a homemade shortcrust pastry, a layer of smooth almond cream, and a refreshing strawberry coulis topped with fresh strawberries. Each element complements the other to create a dessert that is as visually stunning as it is delicious. This tart is a wonderful showcase of strawberries in their prime, making it an ideal choice for spring and summer gatherings.
Why You'll Love This:
- Fresh Strawberry Flavor: The tart highlights the natural sweetness and tartness of fresh strawberries.
- Rich Almond Cream: Adds a nutty depth and creamy texture.
- Homemade Shortcrust Pastry: Buttery and crumbly, it forms the perfect base.
Perfect Occasion: This Strawberry Tart is perfect for summer picnics, elegant tea parties, or as a celebratory dessert. It's also a great choice for weekend baking projects and is sure to impress at any gathering.
Shortcrust Pastry:
- 130g soft butter
- 260g flour
- 90g icing sugar
- 30g almond powder
- 2g salt
- 1 egg
- Egg wash (1 egg yolk + 4g cream)
Almond Cream:
- 40g soft butter
- 40g icing sugar
- 40g almond powder
- 40g egg (about 1 egg)
Strawberry Coulis:
- 200g strawberries
- 30g sugar
Pastry Cream:
- 375g milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 45g cornstarch
- 70g sugar
- 2 packets vanilla sugar
- 40g butter
Method:
- Make the pastry: Mix butter, flour, icing sugar, almond powder, salt, and egg. Chill for 30 minutes, then line a tart ring and bake blind at 160°C for 15 minutes.
- Prepare almond cream: Mix butter, icing sugar, almond powder, and egg. Fill tart base and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Make strawberry coulis: Cook strawberries with sugar until it forms a coulis. Cool and spread over the tart base.
- Prepare pastry cream: Heat milk, whisk yolks with sugar and cornstarch. Combine with milk and cook until thickened. Add butter and let cool.
- Assemble: Spread pastry cream over tart base, arrange strawberries on top.
Enjoy this delightful Strawberry Tart, a perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavors! 🍓🥧🌟