Description
A visually stunning tart featuring a buttery crust, silky vanilla custard, and fresh strawberries arranged in a rose pattern—perfect for special occasions or elegant desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam or honey
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- Rosewater (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor or bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add butter and pulse or rub with fingers until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Add more water if needed.
- Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, press into a 9-inch tart pan, and prick bottom with fork.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Heat milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Slowly pour warm milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return mixture to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and butter, and let cool completely.
- Spread cooled custard into tart shell.
- Arrange sliced strawberries in concentric circles from outer edge inward, creating a rose effect.
- Warm apricot jam or honey with water and brush over strawberries for shine.
- Chill the tart for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve cold.
Notes
- The crust can be made a day ahead and stored at room temperature.
- For extra silky custard, strain through a sieve.
- Assemble tart close to serving time to prevent soggy strawberries.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife for evenly sliced strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
