Strawberry Tart: A Summer Delight
Welcome back to the blog! Today, I’m sharing a scrumptious recipe for a Strawberry Tart that’s perfect for the summer season. This tart combines a buttery crust with a creamy filling and fresh strawberries on top. It’s not just a treat for your taste buds but also a beautiful centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Tart Crust:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (66 g) powdered confectioner’s sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg, cold and beaten
For the Filling:
- ⅔ cup (157 g) heavy cream
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (66 g) powdered sugar, divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
Directions
Tart Crust:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt; pulse to mix.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the beaten egg until the dough begins to cling together. Remove, form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll out on a floured surface to fit a 9” tart pan. Press into the pan, prick with a fork, and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment and pie weights, and bake for 20 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely.
Filling:
- Whip the heavy cream with half of the powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks.
- In another bowl, blend the cream cheese with the remaining sugar and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the filling over the cooled crust, and top with sliced strawberries before serving.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Calories: 420 kcal per serving
- Servings: 8
This Strawberry Tart is not just delicious; it’s a visual feast as well. The freshness of strawberries paired with a light and creamy filling makes it an irresistible dessert. Enjoy this delightful tart as a perfect ending to any meal, especially during the warm, sunny days when strawberries are at their peak. Happy baking!
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Strawberry Tart
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
The Strawberry Bliss Tart is a delightful celebration of summer, featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a lush filling of cream cheese and fresh, juicy strawberries. Its elegance and simplicity make it a perfect dessert for both casual afternoons and festive gatherings.
Light yet rich, the tart marries the sweetness of strawberries with the creaminess of the filling, creating a dessert that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. It’s a true testament to the beauty of using simple, fresh ingredients to create something extraordinarily satisfying.
Ingredients
Tart Crust:
1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (66 g) powdered confectioner’s sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 large egg, cold and beaten
Filling:
⅔ cup (157 g) heavy cream
6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (66 g) powdered sugar, divided
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ lbs (680 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
Tart Crust:
In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt; pulse to mix.
Add cold cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix in the beaten egg until dough begins to cling together. Remove, form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
Roll out on a floured surface to fit a 9” tart pan. Press into pan, prick with a fork, and freeze for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment and pie weights, and bake for 20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Filling:
Whip heavy cream, half of the powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
In another bowl, blend cream cheese with remaining sugar and salt until smooth.
Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture gently.
Spread filling over cooled crust, and top with sliced strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal