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A delectable strawberry tart featuring a buttery crust and topped with fresh strawberries, showcasing a glossy fruit glaze in natural light.
Alyssa

Strawberry Tart

A strawberry tart is the perfect summer dessert with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh berries topped with a fruit glaze.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 419

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter (frozen and grated)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp ice water add a tablespoon at a time
  • 1 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream
  • 4 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 lb. fresh strawberries enough to fill tart pans
  • 1/4 cup red currant jam can also use apricot or seedless strawberry jam
  • 2 tsp water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Combine all ingredients except water in a food processor. Pulse together until crumbs are formed.
  3. Gradually, a tablespoon at a time, pour in water while pulsing. Pulse until dough turns light yellow and begins to form a clump.
  4. Form mixture into a ball and flatten the all. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Roll dough out to about 1/8 inch thick, into a circle about 1 1/2 inches bigger around than your tart pan.
  6. Place dough into a removable bottom tart pan or pans and press into bottom and up the sides of pan. Remove excess dough, dough should be even with the top of the pan.
  7. Use a fork to prick the bottom of the dough. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until begins to turn golden brown. Allow to cool before filling with cream cheese filling.
  8. Place cream filling ingredients into a bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add cream cheese filling to tart pan, mixture should be about 1/2 inch thick.
  10. Bake for another 12-15 minutes until filling is set and crust is browned. Allow to cool.
  11. Add berries to cream cheese layer. Start in the middle and work around in a circle.
  12. Heat jam and water in a saucepan cool slightly and then brush over the fruit.
  13. Remove from tart pans and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

A delicious dessert perfect for summer gatherings.