My strawberry tart combines vivid, juicy berries, a creamy cheesecake-esque filling, and a buttery, shortbread crust. Itβs extremely easy (lower than 10 substances!) and spends simply 20 minutes within the oven. Excellent for spring and summer time!
Candy Strawberry Tart
With a crisp crust, creamy filling, and sweet-tart berries, this strawberry tart makes for a really mouth-watering dessert! The shell is similar pΓ’te sucrΓ©e used for my lemon tart, and the filling is a creamy filling impressed by my no-bake cheesecake. Itβs particularly fantastic within the summertime with ripe summer time berries π
Why Youβll Love This Recipe
- Itβs easy. This recipe makes use of lower than 10 substances whole!
- Shortbread-esque crust thatβs candy and tenderβto not be confused with a standard pie crust. Itβs a breeze to make in a meals processor, and it bakes up sturdy and so buttery.
- No-bake filling means thereβs minimal time spent within the kitchen and NO time spent standing over the range.
- Vibrant and juicy berries add the right distinction to the creamy filling and crisp crust. I like strawberries, however technically you actually might use any berry. Prepare them any means youβd like, however simply keep in mind itβs greatest to attend till shortly earlier than serving earlier than including them as they will turn into weepy as soon as sliced.
I developed this straightforward strawberry tart recipe for a buddy just a few years in the past however by no means posted it right here, so I believed it was about time I gave it its personal area right here.
Components
Whereas spectacular, this strawberry tart is definitely fairly easy with lower than 10 substances whole. Listed here are a very powerful ones weβll be utilizing at this time.
- Egg. Not like a lot of my recipes that decision for room temperature eggs, we really need a chilly egg right here. This may assist maintain our crust good and chilly, which is able to in the end assist it maintain its form.
- Butter. Just like the egg, we would like our butter chilly for this recipe. You may even pop yours within the freezer for a couple of minutes beforehand to make sure itβs chilly sufficient (similar to I do with my home made biscuits and scones!).
- Heavy cream. Whipping cream would additionally work. Weβll beat this to stiff peaks to make a home made whipped cream after which fold it into softened cream cheese to make a easy and creamy filling. In the event youβve struggled to whip cream to stiff peaks up to now, strive utilizing a steel bowl and inserting it (and your beaters) within the fridge/freezer to relax for a couple of minutes earlier than including your cream.
- Cream cheese. Brick-style, full-fat cream cheese is crucial for the correctly textured filling. Tub-style or low-fat cream cheese will make your filling too runny.
- Strawberries. Persist with contemporary strawberries. Like my strawberry cobbler, this strawberry tart is great with contemporary picked, sun-ripened summer time berries!
SAMβS TIP: For an additional pop of taste and insurance coverage towards a soggy strawberry tart, you’ll be able to brush your cooled crust with ΒΌ cup of melted chocolate chips (any taste would work!). Pop your crust within the fridge to let the chocolate harden, then add your filling and berries.
That is simply an outline of the substances I used and why. For the total recipe please scroll right down to the underside of the put up!
The way to Make a Strawberry Tart
Make the Crust
- Pulse the flour, sugar, and salt collectively in a meals processor, then add the butter and pulse once more till you see coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg (chilly is greatest!) and pulse once more till your dough begins to cling collectively. I like to check to see if itβs prepared by pinching it between my thumb and forefinger.
- Kind the dough right into a disc and wrap with plastic. Place within the fridge to relax.
- Roll the dough and kind it into your tart pan. Prick with a fork and place within the freezer whereas your oven preheats.
- Add parchment paper and pie weights and bake till gentle golden brown.
Make the Filling & Assemble
- Make the filling: beat the heavy cream, half of the sugar, and the vanilla to stiff peaks. Stir the softened cream cheese till easy in a separate bowl, then add within the remaining sugar and salt. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese combination till mixed.
- Assemble: easy the filling into your cooled crust, then add your strawberries. Serve instantly and revel in!
SAMβS TIP: For a bakery-style look, soften two tablespoons of jelly (apple, strawberry, and purple currant are all good choices!) with one teaspoon water and brush this combination over your berries. This may add a shiny end to your strawberry tartβso fairly!
Ceaselessly Requested Questions
Completely! Simply observe the filling recipe for my fruit tartβit makes the right quantity for this crust and pairs simply in addition to the cheesecake filling I included right here.
Sure! Every other sort of berry or fruit that pairs properly with cheesecake would work positive. Simply remember that any significantly juicy fruits (like sliced peaches!) needs to be added proper earlier than serving, similar to the strawberries.
You may make this recipe with mini tart pans, although the variety of tarts you’ll get will differ with the dimensions of your pans. Remember the fact that your bake time will possible be completely different with smaller pans, so undoubtedly regulate them whereas they bake.
In the event you like contemporary strawberry desserts, strive my strawberry shortcake or Eton mess subsequent!
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Strawberry Tart
My strawberry tart combines vivid, juicy berries, a creamy cheesecake-esque filling, and a buttery, shortbread crust. It is extremely easy (lower than 10 substances!) and spends simply 20 minutes within the oven. Excellent for spring and summer time!
Servings: 8 servings
Energy: 434kcal
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Directions
Tart Crust
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In a meals processor, mix flour, sugar, and salt and pulse to combine.
1 Β½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, Β½ cup (66 g) powdered, ΒΌ teaspoon salt
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Scatter butter over the floor and pulse till combination resembles coarse crumbs.
Β½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
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Add the egg and pulse till dough begins to cling collectively. Take away from meals processor and kind right into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
1 giant egg
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After chilling, switch dough to a clear, calmly floured floor and roll right into a 10-11β (25cm) circle. Switch to a 9β tart pan and press gently into the perimeters of the pan. Prick throughout with a fork and switch to the freezer to relax for half-hour. In the meantime, preheat oven to 375F (190C).
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As soon as dough has chilled and oven is preheated, line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights (or dry beans). Bake in middle rack of preheated oven for 20 minutes and the perimeters have begun to show gentle golden brown. Permit tart crust to chill fully earlier than filling.
Tart filling
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In a big mixing bowl, mix heavy cream, about half of the powdered sugar (ΒΌ cup/33g) and the vanilla extract. Use an electrical mixer to beat on excessive velocity till thick and fluffy and stiff peaks stage.
β cup (157 g) heavy cream, Β½ cup (66 g) powdered sugar, Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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In a separate mixing bowl, stir cream cheese till easy and creamy.
6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
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Add remaining powdered sugar and salt and stir till fully mixed.
β teaspoon salt
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Add whipped cream to the cream cheese combination and use a spatula to softly fold collectively till fully mixed.
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Unfold over cooled tart crust and prime with strawberries simply earlier than serving (be aware that should you add them too far prematurely they might weep on the filling).
1 Β½ lbs (680 g) strawberries
Notes
Storing
Retailer lined within the fridge for as much as 4 days. Tart might also be frozen, well-wrapped, for a number of weeks.
Vitamin
Serving: 1serving | Energy: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fats: 29g | Saturated Fats: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g | Monounsaturated Fats: 8g | Trans Fats: 0.5g | Ldl cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg
Dietary data relies on third-party calculations and needs to be thought-about an estimate solely. Precise dietary content material will differ primarily based upon manufacturers used, measuring strategies, cooking methodology, portion sizes, and extra.
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