Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of this Strawberry Tart, a dessert that beautifully combines elegance with simplicity. With a buttery, flaky crust and a luscious cream cheese filling topped with fresh strawberries, this tart is perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any special occasion. The vibrant colors and fresh flavors make it not only a treat for your taste buds but also an eye-catching centerpiece that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Best of all, this approachable recipe requires just 10 common ingredients and is easily customizableβswap strawberries for other fruits or add a unique jam for a twist!
Ingredients
- 2ΒΌ cups all-purpose flour
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- Β½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- Β½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 blocks (8 ounces) cream cheese (room temperature)
- β cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and pulse until crumbly. Drizzle in ice water and pulse until dough holds together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Roll out dough and transfer to a tart pan. Poke holes with a fork, line with parchment paper, fill with weights, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove weights and bake an additional 5-8 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the Tart: Spread filling over cooled crust, arrange sliced strawberries on top, and brush with melted jam mixed with water.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Ensure your butter is very cold for the best crust texture. Feel free to experiment with different fruit toppings or jams based on your preference.