Description
Silky strawberry tart beckons with its luxurious graham cracker crust and creamy filling. Rich French-inspired dessert promises a delightful balance of sweet, tangy flavors you’ll savor with each elegant bite.
Ingredients
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Whipped Strawberry Crust Tart
Fresh Ingredients:
- 400g (14 ounces) fresh strawberries, quartered (about 2.5 cups)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 4 oz (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- 0.5 cup water or your favorite rosé
Instructions
- Pulverize fresh strawberries and water in a blender until achieving a silky, uniform puree consistency.
- Transfer the strawberry puree into a medium saucepan, introducing granulated sugar and gelatin, then heat while continuously stirring to ensure complete dissolution of ingredients.
- Prepare a separate mixture of cornstarch (or 30 milliliters) with cold water, then integrate this slurry into the strawberry blend, continuously whisking while cooking until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove the strawberry mixture from heat and transfer to a clean bowl, allowing it to cool completely in the refrigerator for approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer, whip room-temperature cream cheese until smooth and creamy, gradually introducing heavy cream (or 240 milliliters) and continuing to beat until forming sturdy, voluminous peaks.
- Delicately incorporate the chilled strawberry sauce into the whipped cream cheese mixture, gently folding to create a marbled, pink-hued blend without deflating the airy texture.
- Pour half of the strawberry mixture into a prepared tart crust, creating an initial layer and briefly chilling in the refrigerator to set.
- Carefully spread the remaining whipped cream cheese mixture atop the initial layer, ensuring an even and smooth surface.
- Refrigerate the tart for 2-3 hours or ideally overnight to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Prior to serving, embellish with freshly sliced strawberries, delicate meringue cookies, or an additional dollop of whipped cream for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Chill this delicate dessert for optimal texture and flavor development.
- Patience rewards you with a stunning, restaurant-quality strawberry tart that impresses guests.
- Experiment with different berry combinations to personalize your creamy creation.
- Store leftovers carefully in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain fresh taste and smooth consistency.
- Allow ingredients to reach room temperature before blending to ensure seamless incorporation and rich, velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg