Glorious Strawberry Tart
These are the top reasons why we adore this recipe:
- a simple preparation - the only thing that bakes is the brittle tart crust
- those thinly sliced strawberries on top are divine, and they smell amazing
- Light and fresh fruit tart that serves a crowd
- Kids and adults adore it
- perfect for fruit dessert lovers
- Great for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthday celebrations, and other special occasions
- Refrigerates well
Essential ingredients
In this recipe, we use seasonal and easily accessible ingredients from Lidl. You can read more about the ingredients in the following paragraph or grab the recipe below.
Tart Crust - crunchy, brittle, and incredibly delicious. We will need flour, butter, almonds, powdered sugar, vanilla, water, and eggs. We do not need any electric mixers to make it.
Vanilla cream - It is incredibly delicious, creamy, thick, and utterly irresistible. First, cook the vanilla cream, then add the butter. To make it creamy, use an electric mixer, then fold in whipped cream for lightness and creaminess.
Strawberries - We are currently experiencing a wonderful strawberry season, which means that the berries are juicy, beautifully red, and tasty. For this recipe, use fresh strawberries. Cut them into thin slices and arrange them on top in a gorgeous pattern.
Sugar syrup - This is optional and will make the strawberries more shiny. We make it by adding sugar and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and cool. Brush the strawberries with the sugar syrup for a shiny and beautiful look.
Gelatine - Another optional ingredient that will make the cream more stable and appropriate for serving the tart on a picnic or outdoors is gelatine powder. Use gelatine powder and mix it into hot cream before adding the butter. If you're using gelatine sheets, soak them in a bowl of three spoons of cold water before adding them to the hot cream.
Storing
It's best to serve the Strawberry tart the same or next day. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure it's covered with clingfilm to prevent any unwanted aromas.
How to make Strawberry Tart at home (video)
Check this quick video to master making Strawberry Tart at home.
Next, try these fruit tarts and pies
- Lemon Meringue Tart
- Dutch Apple Pie
- Banana Cream Pie
- Easy Banoffee Pie
- Blueberry Tart
- Cherry Custard Tart
- French Coconut Pie with Lime and Berries
- Apricot Tart
Made in collaboration with Lidl Slovenija d.o.o. k.d.
METHOD
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the dough
Add flour, almonds, powdered sugar, butter cut into cubes, and vanilla paste to a bowl. Using your fingertips, make a sand-like texture so that the butter can be incorporated into the dry ingredients. Add an egg and cold water, then knead into a dough. Shape into a disk and place in a freezer bag. Seal and place in the fridge for 10 - 15 minutes for easier shaping. Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 200 °C / 390 °F.
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bake the dough
Lightly dust your working surface with flour and place the dough on it. Using a rolling pin, roll into a 3 - 4 mm thick dough and a 36 cm or 14-inch circle. Transfer to a prepared 28-cm or 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough into the bottom and sides of the pan. Trim off any excess hanging over the sides. Poke the bottom of the dough all over with a fork. Then, line the crust with a piece of parchment paper. Add dried rice or dried beans. Place the crust in the preheated oven on the middle rack to bake it blind. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the paper and rice and continue to bake for 10 minutes or until golden and baked. Set aside to cool.
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vanilla cream
Add egg yolks and sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla to a bowl. Using a whisk, beat into a smooth mixture. Add milk to a saucepan along with an empty vanilla pod or vanilla paste. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and slowly pour into the egg yolk mixture while mixing with a whisk. Transfer the vanilla mixture into a saucepan and place over medium heat. While stirring with a spatula, cook for 2 - 3 minutes or until you see bubbles appear and the cream is thick and smooth. Continue to cook for a minute for the cornstarch to cook.
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vanilla cream
Add ice to a large bowl. If you don't have ice, use cold water. Place another bowl on top of the ice and add the vanilla cream. Stir in the cubed butter and mix until the butter melts. This way, the cream will come to room temperature faster, too. If you want an even thicker and more stable cream, stir in the gelatine powder while the cream is still hot (before the butter). In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream with the sugar and vanilla paste until soft peaks form. Using a spatula, gently stir the whipped cream into the vanilla cream.
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strawberry tart
Spread the vanilla cream evenly over the baked and cooled tart crust. Decorate with thinly sliced fresh strawberries. Optionally prepare a sugar syrup to make them more shiny. Add sugar and water to a saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, then cook for a minute. Remove from the heat and cool. Brush the strawberries with the syrup, then transfer to a fridge to chill for 1 - 2 hours before serving.
