Description
A simple and elegant strawberry tart with a crisp crust and light whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for the crust)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glazing)
Instructions
- Start by combining the flour, cubed butter, and sugar in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and ice water, pulsing just until the dough comes together.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill it for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, roll out the dough to a circle slightly larger than your tart pan. Press it gently into the pan, trimming off any excess edges.
- Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent puffing, then line it with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.
- Blind-bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled tart shell, creating a smooth layer.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries on top in a decorative pattern.
- For an optional glossy finish, warm the apricot jam in the microwave and brush it over the strawberries.
Notes
Chilling the dough keeps the butter cold for a flaky crust. Pricking and blind-baking prevents the shell from bubbling. Whipping to soft peaks ensures spreadable cream that holds fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg