Tarte Aux Fraises
Savor the exquisite taste of tarte aux fraises, a classic French strawberry tart with a buttery crust, luscious pastry cream, and vibrant strawberries.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made tart crust
- 500 g fresh strawberries
- 250 ml whole milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 75 g granulated sugar
- 30 g cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30 g unsalted butter
- Gelatin or fruit glaze optional
- Mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the tart crust and place it in a tart pan.
- Poke holes in the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- While the crust cools, heat the milk in a saucepan.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the heated milk over the yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour the pastry cream into the cooled crust and refrigerate until set.
- Arrange halved strawberries on top for decoration.
- Brush with gelatin or glaze if desired for shine.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 2g