Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Strawberry Custard Tarts, a delightful dessert that marries a buttery shortcake pastry with silky crème pâtissière, crowned with fresh strawberries and a sweet strawberry glaze. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to summer picnics—these tarts deliver an irresistible blend of textures and tastes. The vibrant strawberries offer a fresh contrast to the creamy custard, making them not just delicious but visually stunning as well. Whether served at gatherings or enjoyed as a sweet treat after dinner, these tarts are sure to impress.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Cold butter
- White sugar
- Eggs
- Milk (full-fat)
- Egg yolks
- Cornstarch
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries
- Icing sugar
Instructions
- Make the crème pâtissière by whisking egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and warm milk; cook until thickened.
- Prepare tart cases by mixing flour, butter, sugar, egg, and milk; chill and roll out before blind baking.
- Create the strawberry glaze by cooking strawberries with sugar and cornstarch until thickened.
- Assemble the tarts just before serving by filling pastry shells with custard and topping with fresh strawberries and glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Ensure your ingredients are chilled for a flaky pastry. Always assemble the tarts right before serving to prevent sogginess.