Strawberry Tart
This Strawberry Tart is the epitome of summertime elegance. With its delicate puff pastry base, creamy homemade custard, and fresh, juicy strawberries, each bite transports you to a quaint European patisserie. It's the perfect blend of sweetness and texture, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: custard tart
Servings: 6
Calories: 454kcal
Custard
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon vanilla
In a medium size bowl, whisk the egg yolks with ¼ cup of the milk, sugar, vanilla and cornstarch.
In a sauce pan, heat the milk until it's hot, but not yet boiling. Take the milk off the heat and slowly start adding the egg mixture to the hot milk, while continuously whisking. Continue adding egg mixture and whisking until all the egg mixture is gone. Place the sauce pan over the heat again and which until the mixture thickens and resembles custard.
Remove from heat and cool.
Preheat oven to 375℉.
Roll out the puff pastry into a long piece that's about 18 inches long and 6 inches wide.
Using the tip of a sharp knife, mark a shallow cut ½ inch from the edge of the pastry to form a rim.
Spread half of the custard onto the pastry, keeping the custard inside the marked rim.
Arrange strawberries nicely on the custard.
Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- For an extra glossy finish, brush the puff pastry rim with an egg wash before baking.
- Always allow the custard to cool completely before spreading on the pastry; this ensures the base remains crisp.
- Use ripe but firm strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- If the puff pastry puffs up too much during baking, you can gently press it down with the back of a spoon.
- For a twist, add a thin layer of chocolate spread beneath the custard for a rich flavor contrast.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg