Description
Indulge in the exquisite Strawberry Rose Tart with Custard Cream, a delightful dessert that beautifully combines a crisp pastry crust with a rich, creamy custard filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for special occasions or as an everyday treat, this tart not only pleases the palate but also impresses with its elegant presentation. The vibrant strawberries and optional rose petals provide visual appeal while enhancing the overall flavor, making every slice a celebration of spring and summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter and pulse until crumbly. Combine egg yolk and cold water; mix into flour until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to fit tart pan; press into pan and prick base.
- Bake crust lined with parchment paper and weights for 15-20 minutes; remove weights and bake until golden brown (10 more minutes). Cool completely.
- Heat milk in a saucepan until boiling. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl; gradually add hot milk while whisking. Return to heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla; cool before refrigerating.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks; fold into cooled custard cream.
- Pour custard into cooled tart shell; top with sliced strawberries and optional rose petals.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg