Serving suggestion
Even though you are perhaps in a rush to sink your teeth into your delicious strawberry tart it is a good idea to allow time for it to chill first. Chill the strawberry tart in the fridge for at least an hour before serving it to allow the filling to set and the flavours to meld together. This also makes it easier to slice and serve, meaning you will get to present beautiful pieces of tart to your patiently awaiting guests.
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Cold butter
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100 g |
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Wheat flour
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175 g |
Icing sugar
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2 tbsp |
Egg yolk
|
1 |
Butter
|
100 g |
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Sugar
|
100 g |
Marzipan
|
75 g |
Eggs
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2 |
Wheat flour
|
35 g |
Dark chocolate (about 70% cocoa), finely chopped
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50 g |
Milk
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200 ml |
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Egg
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1 |
Sugar
|
2 tbsp |
Wheat flour or cornflour
|
1 tbsp |
Vanilla pod, the seeds
|
1 |
Double cream
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150 ml |
Gelatine
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1 sheet |
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Concentrated strawberries juice
|
25 ml |
Strawberries, sliced
|
300 g |
Summer is the best time of year to enjoy fruity cakes and desserts. Shops and roadside stands are overflowing with beautifully ripe produce bursting with flavour. This makes it the perfect time to whip up this delicious, homemade strawberry tart with pastry cream and jelly.
This tart is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Though a classic French strawberry tart like this has quite a few different components none of them are too difficult to make and each will bring an indispensable flavour and texture to the cake.
Fresh strawberry tart with jelly may just be one of the best summer desserts out there. It simply has it all – buttery pastry, rich fillings, chocolate, and, of course, fresh berries that have been ripened by the sun to ensure plenty of great, summery flavours. The baked strawberry tart base is crumbly and slightly crispy, providing a great contrast to the tender marzipan filling encased in the strawberry tart pastry.
The marzipan filling tastes sweet and nutty and is perfectly paired with the rich, vanilla-flavoured pastry cream that it is topped with. To balance the sweetness of this cream as well as the sweet-tart strawberries that adorn the tart, a layer of intense dark chocolate is used. The natural bitterness of the chocolate ensures a well-balanced dessert. The jelly on top adds a glossy finish to the strawberries, helps keep them fresh, and enhances their flavour.
The best strawberry tart is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face no matter when you serve it. But there is something especially great about having a slice on a warm and sunny afternoon. The sweet filling and fresh berries bursting with summer brightness both invigorate and satisfy. Paired with a cup of afternoon tea, coffee, or cold lemonade, a quick strawberry tart is the perfect treat. As it is sure to impress and delight any guests you may have invited over, a strawberry tart is also a wonderful way to end a garden party, no matter the time of day.
A classic French strawberry tart recipe includes a lovely pastry cream. In French cuisine, this pastry staple is known as a crème patissière. It is a rich, creamy custard-like filling with a thick but velvety mouthfeel that is both decadent and indulgent. It is a versatile and delicious filling that provides a rich and creamy base for the fresh, sweet strawberries to rest upon.
Smooth crème patissière has a sweet, vanilla flavour with warm, floral hints from the tropical spice. For this French strawberry tart with crème patissière, it is made even more summery and light by folding in whipped cream. This adds a lightness to the creamy filling that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy strawberries. The result is a dessert that is both elegant and delicious, perfect for any occasion, but especially wonderful for summer when you can use fresh, sun-kissed strawberries!
If you are looking to mix up this simple strawberry tart recipe, it is very easy to do so. Incorporating a mix of fresh summer berries, such as tart raspberries, juicy blackberries, and sweet blueberries, can add a burst of vibrant colour and a range of flavours and textures that complement the sweetness of the strawberries well. Simply layer the fresh berries on top mixed in between the strawberries, arranging them in a visually appealing pattern that highlights the variety of colours and shapes.
If you are loving the vibrant taste of fresh berries in cakes and desserts, you do not want to miss out on our scrumptious cherry trifle and moist blueberry muffins. Our rhubarb cheesecake is also delicious if you cannot get enough of great-tasting summer produce.