Chocolate tart with custard and strawberries: a burst of flavor!
A perfect dessert for any occasion
The chocolate tart with custard and strawberries is a classic treat that always delights the palate. The crumbly cocoa base perfectly complements the soft custard and the freshness of the strawberries. A perfect dessert for any occasion, from a simple family snack to a dinner with friends.
An easy and quick recipe
A crumbly cocoa shell, soft custard, and a burst of fresh strawberries: the chocolate tart with custard and strawberries is a dessert that wins at first bite. Perfect for the summer season, this cake is a true concentrate of flavor and freshness. The combination of dark chocolate with the sweetness of the cream and the acidity of the strawberries creates a perfect balance of flavors that does not leave you indifferent.
Secrets for a perfect tart
To achieve an impeccable tart, it’s important to use quality ingredients and follow some simple tips. The shortcrust pastry must be well worked and rested in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before being used. The custard must be cooked over low heat and stirred continuously to avoid lumps. The strawberries must be fresh and in season.
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- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Mother's Day, Spring, Summer
- Energy 749.11 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 94.96 (g) of which sugars 55.05 (g)
- Proteins 15.75 (g)
- Fat 38.17 (g) of which saturated 22.09 (g)of which unsaturated 15.78 (g)
- Fibers 4.81 (g)
- Sodium 157.02 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 294 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Butter
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- egg (1)
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinches Fine salt (1)
- 2 egg yolks
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup Cornstarch
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 Vanilla bean
- 1 lb Strawberries
- Cake Pan joejis 9-inch diameter pan
- Pastry Board
- Silicone Rolling Pin
Preparation
For the preparation of shortcrust pastry, the only tip is to add unsweetened cocoa to the dough, in the quantity found in the recipe
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar, then add the cornstarch. Boil the milk with the vanilla bean, strain it and pour it into the mixture. Bring everything to a boil until large bubbles appear. Lower the heat and cook until the custard is thick.
Roll out a disk of dough 2 inches larger than the pan, wrap it around the rolling pin. Unroll the dough over the pan, press the dough on the bottom, previously buttered, remove excess dough, prick the bottom of the shortcrust pastry with a fork, bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Let cool. Fill the pie with custard, cover with sliced strawberries as you see in the picture, sprinkle with powdered sugar
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Tips for preparing chocolate tart with custard and strawberries
For a more indulgent version, you can add a bit of whipped cream to the custard.
FAQ
Can I use other fruits to decorate the chocolate tart with custard and strawberries?
If you prefer, you can substitute the strawberries with other seasonal fruits, such as peaches, apricots, or cherries.
