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Strawberry Custard Tart

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This Strawberry Custard Tart features a crisp buttery crust, smooth vanilla custard, and fresh strawberries topped with a glossy glaze—an elegant yet simple dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • tart pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Add cold butter and rub until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • Add egg yolk and cold water, mixing gently until a smooth dough forms.
  • Shape dough into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, press into tart pan, prick base, and bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  • Heat milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
  • Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale.
  • Slowly pour warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
  • Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let custard cool completely.
  • Spread cooled custard evenly into the baked tart shell.
  • Arrange strawberries on top in a decorative pattern.
  • Heat apricot jam with water until smooth, then brush over strawberries for a glossy finish.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter for a tender crust and chill the dough before baking to prevent shrinking. Stir custard constantly to avoid lumps. Let the custard cool completely before assembling to keep the crust crisp. Fresh strawberries work best, and freezing is not recommended once assembled.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword custard tart, easy tart recipe, fruit tart, strawberry tart, summer dessert
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