The strawberry tart with diplomatic cream is a refined and irresistible dessert, perfect for any occasion, from snack time to the celebration of special moments. This dessert, loved for its balance between the crispness of the shortcrust pastry, the sweetness of fresh strawberries, and the velvety softness of the cream, is a must for anyone who loves homemade pastries.
The strawberry tart is often associated with spring and summer, periods when these fruits reach their maximum sweetness and juiciness, making every bite a burst of freshness.
Making a homemade strawberry tart is simpler than you might think.
The secret lies in choosing quality ingredients: a buttery and fragrant shortcrust pastry, ripe strawberries, and a light diplomatic cream, obtained by mixing whipped cream with custard. This combination creates a balanced and irresistible tart, perfect to serve after lunch or as a dessert to share with friends and family.
In addition to its delicious flavor, this tart is also visually spectacular, thanks to the vibrant red color of the strawberries decorating the surface, making it a true masterpiece of pastry. It is a versatile recipe that can be customized with variations, such as adding a thin layer of strawberry jam at the base.
If you are looking for an elegant and fresh dessert, the strawberry tart is the perfect choice. By following a few simple steps, you can create a refined dessert that will win everyone over at the first bite! 🍓✨
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 40 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, All seasons
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz strawberries
- 2 egg yolks
- lemon zest
- 2.5 oz sugar
- 0.9 oz cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 7 fl oz whipping cream
- 2.5 cups flour
- 3.5 oz butter
- lemon zest
- 2 eggs
- 2.5 oz sugar
Tools
- electrolux oven
- removable bottom tart pan
- mixer
- steel saucepan
Steps
Here is the procedure:
Start with the shortcrust pastry by combining sugar, butter, and lemon zest
Mix well
Add the eggs and mix
Add the flour and knead until forming a dough that will be wrapped in plastic wrap.
Keep in the fridge for 30 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the cream by beating the yolks with the sugar
Add the cornstarch and mix well
In a saucepan, heat the milk with the lemon zest, once hot, remove the zest and add the egg mixture.
Stir, the cream will be ready when it thickens.
Cover the cream with plastic wrap on contact and let it cool.
Take the shortcrust pastry and roll it out
Place it on a buttered and floured tart pan and trim the edges
Prick the bottom with a fork and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes covered with a sheet of parchment paper with weights to prevent it from rising.
Whip the cream and mix it with the cream and combine.
After slicing the strawberries, cover the pastry with the cream and level it. Add the strawberries to your liking
Enjoy!
