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Delicious strawberry tart topped with fresh strawberries and fruit glaze on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Strawberry Tart

A delightful summer dessert with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
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 it. 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 than your tart pan.
  6. Place dough into a removable bottom tart pan and press into bottom and up the sides. Remove excess dough.
  7. Use a fork to prick the bottom of the dough. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
  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. Bake for another 12-15 minutes until set.
  10. Add berries to cream cheese layer, starting in the middle and working around in a circle.
  11. Heat jam and water in a saucepan, cool slightly and then brush over the fruit.
  12. Remove from tart pans and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.