Description
Indulge in the beauty and flavor of this easy-to-make Strawberry Tart, perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat at home. With its buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries, this tart is sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for any home cook. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of rich creaminess from the filling and the bright tartness of fresh strawberries. Whether served at a family gathering or an elegant dinner party, this Strawberry Tart will be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (270g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed) (113g)
- 6 tablespoons ice water (90ml)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (120mL)
- 2 (8-ounce/226g) blocks cream cheese (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (66g)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced) (450g)
- 1 tablespoon red currant jam (or apricot or strawberry)
- ½ teaspoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by blending flour, sugar, salt, and butter in a food processor until crumbly. Add ice water until it holds together. Chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the dough and fit it into a tart pan. Blind bake for 20 minutes, then remove weights and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until golden.
- Allow the crust to cool completely before filling with a mixture of cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and whipped cream.
- Top with sliced fresh strawberries and glaze with red currant jam mixed with water.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg