Here’s a beautiful and fresh Strawberry Tart recipe—crispy, creamy, and packed with strawberries:
Ingredients (8–10 servings)
For the crust (pâte sucrée or sweet tart crust):
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1 large egg yolk
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1–2 tbsp cold water
For the filling (pastry cream):
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2 cups whole milk
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½ cup granulated sugar
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4 large egg yolks
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¼ cup cornstarch
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
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2–3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
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2–3 tbsp apricot jam (for glaze)
Instructions
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Make the tart crust:
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In a food processor, combine flour and powdered sugar.
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Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add egg yolk and cold water 1 tbsp at a time until dough comes together.
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Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill 30–60 minutes.
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Bake the crust:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Roll out dough and fit into a 9-inch tart pan.
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Prick the bottom with a fork.
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Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
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Prepare the pastry cream:
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In a saucepan, heat milk until simmering.
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In a bowl, whisk sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth.
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Slowly pour hot milk into egg mixture while whisking.
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Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened.
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Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
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Let cool slightly, then refrigerate until ready to assemble.
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Assemble the tart:
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Spread pastry cream evenly in the cooled tart shell.
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Arrange halved strawberries on top in a decorative pattern.
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Glaze the tart:
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Warm apricot jam slightly and brush over strawberries for a shiny finish.
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Serve:
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Chill tart for 1 hour before slicing for best results.
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💡 Tips:
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For extra flavor, macerate strawberries with a little sugar and lemon juice for 15–20 minutes before arranging on the tart.
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You can substitute the pastry cream with a cream cheese filling for a tangy twist.
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Tart can be made a day ahead; just glaze strawberries right before serving.
I can also give a quick no-bake strawberry tart with a graham cracker crust and whipped cream filling if you want something faster and easier. Do you want that version?
