Strawberry Tart with Buttery Crust and Glossy Fresh Strawberries
A classic homemade strawberry tart with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh glazed strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and water to form dough, then chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and fit into tart pan.
- Blind bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then bake 10–12 minutes more.
- Heat milk and mix with egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cook until thick, then add vanilla and butter and cool.
- Spread pastry cream into cooled crust.
- Arrange strawberries on top.
- Warm jam with water and brush over fruit.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Keep tart chilled for best texture and freshness.