Strawberry Custard Tart #tart #dessert #berry #frenchrecipe #portmeirion #baking #pastry #recipe

Strawberry Custard Tart! Delicious and aromatic – like a refined embodiment of a French summer! That luxurious glossy finish on the berries covers fragrant ripe strawberries, refreshing and perfectly paired with velvety custard and a crumbly shortcrust base. Tarte aux fraises is all about summer vibes, attention to detail, and respect for seasonal ingredients. A dessert that doesn’t shout, but whispers: French chic in simplicity perfected. The uniqueness of this tart lies in its delicacy. Not just in taste – in France it’s served like a refined centerpiece, where the glossy glaze enhances the natural beauty of the strawberries like lacquer on a canvas. Recipe: Shortcrust pastry: 200 g flour 100 g butter 50–70 g sugar 1 egg a pinch of salt Mix softened butter with flour, sugar, salt. Add the egg, knead the dough. Chill for 10–15 minutes. Roll out to 3–4 mm, shape in the form, cover with parchment and add pie weights (beans). Bake at 180°C for 15–20 min on the bottom shelf. Cool. Custard filling: 500 ml cream (or half milk, half cream) 4 yolks pinch of salt 50–80 g sugar 50 g corn starch 5 g vanilla sugar 50 g butter (Optional: gelatin for firmer texture) Whisk yolks with sugar, salt, and starch. Slowly add heated cream while mixing. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Add vanilla sugar and butter at the end. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Spread cooled custard on tart base. Top with strawberries (whole, halved, or sliced). Brush with a small amount of jam (15–30 g) for a glossy finish. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours, preferably overnight. The tart is ready – enjoy! #tart #dessert #strawberry #frenchrecipe #custard #summerdessert #baking #pastry #recipe #sweets