Strawberry Tart

A strawberry tart is a crisp pastry shell filled with creamy custard and topped with fresh strawberries and glaze.

Ingredients

Tart crust

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter (cold, cubed)
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1–2 tbsp cold water

Custard filling

• 2 cups milk
• 2 egg yolks
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

• Fresh strawberries (sliced)
• 2 tbsp strawberry jam (for glaze)
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Make the crust

• Mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
• Add egg yolk and water to form dough.
• Chill for 20–30 minutes.
• Roll and press into tart pan.
• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden.

2. Prepare custard

• Heat milk in a pan.
• Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornflour.
• Slowly add hot milk while stirring.
• Cook until thick, then add vanilla.
• Cool completely.

3. Assemble

• Fill cooled crust with custard.
• Arrange strawberries on top.

4. Glaze

• Warm jam with a little water.
• Brush over strawberries for shine.

Tips

• Keep crust crisp by fully cooling before filling.
• Use fresh, firm strawberries for best texture.
• Chill before serving for clean slices.

If you want, I can also give a no-bake strawberry tart or a cream cheese version.