There’s something effortlessly elegant about a classic strawberry tart. This one, inspired by the artistry of world-renowned pastry chef Dominique Ansel, combines a crisp, buttery tart shell with silky custard and fresh strawberries — finished with a delicate jam glaze for that perfect patisserie shine.
Whether you’re treating friends, celebrating something sweet, or just in the mood for a little French flair, this tart delivers that “wow” factor with every slice.
🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe:
✔ Bakery-Quality at Home – Pâtisserie perfection, made simple.
✔ Balanced & Beautiful – Buttery crust, dreamy custard, juicy berries.
✔ Perfect for Any Occasion – Dinner parties, brunches, birthdays, or just a Tuesday treat.
🧈 Ingredients (Tart Base + Glaze):
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp icing sugar
- 9 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butter (for greasing ring/mold)
- ¼ cup homemade jam (apricot or strawberry work best)
- Custard (store-bought or your own pastry cream recipe)
- Fresh strawberries, halved or whole depending on style
🍰 How to Make It:
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Make the tart dough:
In a bowl, cream the butter and icing sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, mix well. Sift in the flour and corn flour and gently mix until it comes together. Don't overwork it! -
Roll and chill:
Roll the dough to 3mm thick – not too thin, you want a nice crust. Line your tart ring (or cheesecake ring), trimming edges only slightly. Chill in the fridge for 30 mins. -
Bake it off:
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 mins, rotating the pan every 8 minutes to ensure even baking. The shell should be golden and crisp. -
Prepare the filling:
Once cooled, spoon in your silky custard or pastry cream. -
Top with strawberries:
Arrange fresh strawberries neatly on top. You can go classic with neat circles or rustic with halved berries piled on. -
Glaze and shine:
Warm your jam slightly and brush over the berries to give them that glossy, professional finish.
🔥 Top Tips for Success:
- Combine ingredients well but avoid overmixing — keep it delicate.
- Don’t roll the dough too thin — 3mm gives structure and snap.
- If using a cheesecake ring, don’t trim all the crust. You want height and bite!
🥂 Serve & Store:
Chill for an hour before slicing. Pairs beautifully with a cup of earl grey or a glass of sparkling wine. Leftovers (if any!) keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
✨ Voilà! Your Strawberry Tart Masterpiece Awaits
Simple ingredients. French charm. Gorgeous results. This is the kind of dessert you pull out with pride — and it tastes just as good as it looks.
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