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Strawberry Custard Tart

A delightful dessert combining a buttery tart shell with creamy custard filling and fresh strawberries, perfect for any special occasion.

  • Total Time: 150 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 170 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 350 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 500 g milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 30 g cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 60 g unsalted butter, softened & cubed
  • 200 g whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Strawberries, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a tart pan with a removable bottom.
  2. Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add in the egg and mix well.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
  4. Press the dough into the tart pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
  5. Heat the milk in a saucepan until warm.
  6. Whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  7. Gradually add the warm milk to the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
  8. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in the cubed butter. Let the custard cool down.
  10. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  11. Assemble the tart by pouring the custard into the cooled tart shell. Top with whipped cream and decorate with halved strawberries.
  12. Chill the assembled tart in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

Notes

Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. Avoid overbaking the tart shell; it should be golden and not dark brown. You can add lemon zest to the custard for extra flavor.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: strawberry tart, custard dessert, summer dessert, fruit tart, berry dessert