Description
A delightful strawberry tart with a buttery crust and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Trim any excess dough.
- Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the parchment paper and pie weights, then continue to bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberry jam, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Arrange the halved strawberries in a single layer over the cooled tart crust.
- Spoon or brush the cooled jam mixture over the strawberries, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the jam to set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the flour lightly before using.
- You can substitute other berries like raspberries or blueberries for strawberries.
- A touch of vanilla extract can be added to the jam mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg