Dive into the luxurious taste of this creamy strawberry tart, a perfect blend of rich chocolate crust and smooth, velvety filling, crowned with fresh strawberries or any seasonal fruit of your choice. This dessert not only promises a feast for the taste buds but also offers a visually stunning presentation, making it a fabulous centerpiece for any table. Whether you're a fan of strawberries or prefer to mix things up with other seasonal fruits, this tart adapts to your preference, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.
Why You'll Love This:
- Versatility with Seasonal Fruits: Although strawberries are a classic choice, this tart can be customized with any seasonal fruit, offering year-round enjoyment.
- Decadent Chocolate Crust: The unique combination of cookies, hazelnuts, and melted chocolate provides a rich and crunchy base that contrasts beautifully with the creamy filling.
- Elegant Presentation: With its vibrant fruit topping and elegant chocolate base, this tart is as beautiful as it is delicious, sure to impress guests and satisfy your artistic flair.
Perfect Occasion:
This strawberry tart is an excellent choice for spring and summer gatherings, tea parties, or any occasion that calls for a light yet indulgent dessert. It's also perfect for celebrating Mother's Day, anniversaries, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten any day.
Decoration Tips:
- Fruit Arrangement: Arrange the strawberries or other fruits in a circular pattern starting from the outer edge for a professional look.
- Pistachio Sprinkle: Chopped pistachios not only add a pop of color but also introduce a delightful crunch, enhancing the tart's texture.
- Mint Leaves: A few mint leaves can add a fresh touch and make the colors of the fruit pop even more.
- Dusting of Powdered Sugar: For a finishing touch, lightly dust the tart with powdered sugar right before serving for a snow-kissed appearance.
Crust:
- 250g of ground cookies
- 100g of ground roasted hazelnuts
- 125g of melted butter
- 100g of melted dark chocolate
- 50ml of milk
Filling:
- 50g of white chocolate
- 500ml of milk
- 3 egg yolks
- Vanilla extract or 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 130g of sugar
- 40g of cornstarch
- 200ml of heavy cream
- 1 packet of cream stabilizer (optional)
Additional:
- About 500g of strawberries
- Chopped pistachios
Preparation:
- Start with the filling by chopping the white chocolate. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and cornstarch. Gradually add milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it boils and thickens into a pudding. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes, remove from heat, and mix in white chocolate. Strain if lumpy.
- Cover the pudding with plastic wrap directly on the surface and cool completely.
- For the crust, melt butter and chocolate together. Mix cookies and hazelnuts, then blend with the melted chocolate mixture. Add milk as needed.
- Press this mixture into a 30cm tart pan, covering the bottom and sides. Refrigerate.
- Whip the cooled pudding until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and fold gently into the pudding to create a uniform filling.
- Spread the filling over the crust and top with washed and drained strawberries. Garnish with pistachios and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Enjoy!