Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors with this delightful Strawberry Tart. A buttery crust filled with a luscious cream cheese filling and topped with fresh strawberries, all glazed to perfection.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons ice water
Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping:
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam (warmed and strained for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Add egg yolk and water, mix until dough forms. Press into tart pan, prick with fork, chill, then bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip cream to stiff peaks, fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the Tart: Spread filling on cooled crust, arrange strawberries on top. Brush with apricot jam.
- Chill and Serve: Chill tart for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute mascarpone for cream cheese for a richer flavor.
- Use a store-bought tart shell to save time.
- For extra shine, add a touch of water to the apricot jam when warming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
