Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Tarte aux Fraises, a classic French dessert that combines a crunchy cookie crust with silky vanilla pastry cream and fresh strawberries. This elegant tart is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to sophisticated dinner parties. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, Tarte aux Fraises is sure to impress your guests and make any gathering special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 6 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 1 1/3 cups milk (divided)
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 9-inch baked pâte sucrée or pâte sablee tart crust
- 1 pint strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry or apricot jam
Instructions
- Make the vanilla pastry cream: Scrape seeds from the vanilla bean and combine with sugar and milk in a saucepan. Heat until just boiling.
- Whip the egg yolks with remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add cornstarch mixed with milk, then pour in hot milk mixture.
- Return to saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter, and refrigerate until cold.
- Assemble the tart: Spread cooled pastry cream into the crust, top with sliced strawberries, and glaze with melted jam.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg