Description

Indulge in the classic flavors of a traditional French Strawberry Tart with a buttery crust, luscious pastry cream, and fresh strawberries glazed to perfection. This elegant dessert is a delightful showcase of sweet, juicy berries on a tender, flaky pastry base.

Ingredients

Crust:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 large egg yolk, 2–3 tablespoons cold water

Pastry Cream:

2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 4 large egg yolks, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Topping:

1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries hulled and halved, 1/2 cup apricot jam, 1 tablespoon water

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Instructions

Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolk and cold water until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk, refrigerate, then roll out and fit into a tart pan.
Bake the Crust: Prebake the crust until golden brown. Cool completely.
Make the Pastry Cream: Heat milk, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch, then combine. Cook until thickened, stir in vanilla and butter. Chill.
Assemble the Tart: Spread pastry cream in the tart shell, arrange strawberries on top.
Glaze the Tart: Warm apricot jam with water, brush over strawberries.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tart until ready to serve.

Notes

For best results, assemble the tart the day it will be served to keep the crust crisp.
You can substitute raspberries or a mix of berries for variation.