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Vanilla Custard & Strawberry Tart

Delicious Vanilla Custard & Strawberry Tart for Summer Bliss

This Vanilla Custard & Strawberry Tart is a refreshing summer dessert made with creamy custard and juicy strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Flour Use chilled for flakiness.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with margarine for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Consider coconut sugar for added richness.
For the Custard
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Can substitute with vegan egg replacer.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Agar-agar is a good vegan alternative.
  • 2 cups Milk Use whole or almond milk.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Bean/Extract Add after cooking custard.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Optional; can use additional milk.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Can use thawed frozen strawberries.
  • 1/4 cup Apricot Jam Or any fruit jam for glaze.

Equipment

  • tart pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • saucepan
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Tart Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chilled flour, sugar, and cold butter until resembling coarse crumbs. Press into tart pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the crust for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Custard Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth. Gradually whisk in hot milk.
  2. Cook the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
Assembling the Tart
  1. Pour the custard into the cooled tart shell and smooth the top. Allow it to set slightly at room temperature.
  2. Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the custard and brush with warmed apricot jam for glaze.
Final Steps
  1. Chill the assembled tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  2. Slice into wedges and serve chilled, enjoying the mix of flavors and textures.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based options. Serve fresh strawberries just before serving to maintain their freshness.

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