Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with this exquisite Strawberry Tart. This dessert features a buttery, flaky crust filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to casual picnics—this tart is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make with just 10 ingredients. Its vibrant colors and rich flavors will leave your guests in awe, making it an impressive centerpiece for your dessert table. Enjoy the balance of sweetness and creaminess, customized to your liking with various fruit options or jams.
Ingredients
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- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon red currant jam (or apricot, or strawberry)
- ½ teaspoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by combining flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter in a food processor until crumbly. Add ice water until it holds together. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and roll out the chilled dough into a circle; transfer to a tart pan, trim excess, and poke holes in the bottom.
- Blind bake the crust with parchment paper and weights for 20 minutes; remove weights and bake for an additional 5–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth; add heavy cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the filling over the cooled crust, arrange sliced strawberries on top, and brush with warmed jam mixed with water.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg