🍓 What is a Strawberry Tart?
Strawberry tart is a beautiful dessert made with a crisp pastry crust, filled with creamy custard or cream, and topped with fresh strawberries. It’s light, slightly sweet, and perfect for special occasions.
🍳 Easy Strawberry Tart Recipe
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ cup cold butter (cubed)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tbsp cold water
For the filling
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla
Topping
- Fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1–2 tbsp jam (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
1. Make the crust
- Mix flour + sugar
- Rub in butter until crumbly
- Add egg yolk + water → form dough
- Chill for 20–30 minutes
- Roll out, place in tart pan, and bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes
2. Prepare the filling
- Heat milk in a pan
- In a bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolk
- Slowly add warm milk, then cook until thick
- Stir in vanilla and let cool
3. Assemble
- Spread custard into cooled crust
- Arrange strawberries on top
4. Glaze (optional)
- Warm jam and brush over strawberries for shine ✨
🔥 Tips
- Chill the tart before serving for best texture
- Use fresh, sweet strawberries for best flavor
- Don’t overbake the crust—it should stay golden, not dark
🍓 Variations
- Add whipped cream for extra richness
- Use chocolate layer under custard
- Try mixed berries instead of just strawberries
If you want, I can show you:
- A no-bake strawberry tart (super easy)
- A bakery-style professional version
- Or a budget-friendly recipe
