Today’s recipe is one of those classics I think everyone loves to eat. A slice of freshly made strawberry tart is pure comfort for me and is one of my favourite summer desserts.
Another birthday in the family called for another celebration bake, this time a lovely fresh tart. I love classic fruit tarts, they tick all the boxes for me on so many levels and make an amazing dessert.
Delicious, fresh and summery are just a few words used to describe this tart – each and every bite is perfection.
The recipe is also super easy to make, every single aspect of this tart is homemade and it doesn’t get better than that!
You can probably tell by now I’m absolutely loving the strawberry season – so expect lots more strawberry recipes this summer too. Also, the tart fits in with the Wimbledon theme at the moment, so if you’re hosting a Wimbledon-themed garden party, this tart should definitely be at the top of your baking list!
Ingredients:
Sweet Shortcrust Pastry (Pâte Sucrée):
250g of plain flour, plus more for dusting
120g of unsalted butter, chilled and cut into smallish cubes
80g of caster sugar
1 teaspoon of lemon zest
Good splash of pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
Easy Crème Pâtissière:
500ml of whole milk
Good splash of pure vanilla extract
2 large free-range eggs, at room temperature
100g of caster sugar
50g of strong flour
16g of custard powder
For the Crème Diplomat:
150ml of double cream, lightly whipped to soft peaks
Topping/Decoration:
Fresh strawberries
Strawberry jam, for glazing – must be boiling before brushing over the fruit
Method:
1. To make the pastry: Sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the chilled, cubed butter and using your fingertips rub the butter into the flour until you have a light, airated breadcrumb mixture. Add the lemon zest and sugar and mix through. Now add the egg and vanilla and mix until you have soft dough. Wrap in cling film and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
2. To line the tin, lightly dust a clean work surface with a little flour. Roll the pastry out, rotating the dough on each turn, until you have a round piece of pastry about a pound coin thickness. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C Fan. Wrap the pastry up onto the rolling pin and gently place into the tin. Press in fully, making sure the sides are fully compact. Prick the base with a fork, then line the pastry case with parchment paper and baking beans. Blind bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5 minutes or until the pastry is coloured. Leave to cool completely.
3. For the Crème Pâtissière: Boil the milk and vanilla gently in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until smooth. Sift in the flour and custard powder and whisk until smooth. Pour half the boiling milk and whisk, then return the custard mix back to the remaining milk on the hob. Stir until you have a really thick mixture. Then spread out into a tray, cover with cling – to prevent a skin forming and leave in the fridge until cold.
4. When your ready to construct the tart, in a mixing bowl add all the creme pâtissière. Then gently fold in the whipped cream (this is how you make a crème diplomat. Spread this mixture into the prepared pastry case. Then top with sliced strawberries, brush with the jam to glaze the top of the tart.
5. Serve slices of the tart, it will store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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It looks so summerly ! It’s very nice and I will take it a part rigth now!
Thanks Eva!
Beautiful!
Thank you 🙂
Gorgeous tart, love strawberries and using pastry cream for the filling is classic.
Thanks Suzanne! The strawberries are definitely my favourite fruit at the moment! 🙂
Those berries look irresistible!
Thanks Eva!
Such a pity that strawberries are no longer in season where I live, because I’d really like to make this gorgeous tart. It looks simply stunning!
Thank you Consuelo! Definitely bookmark the recipe to try it out when strawberries are in season in Spain again. Really happy you like the recipe!
I think you’re right that this is everyone’s kind of dessert, Jessica! How could it not be – it’s beautiful! I’m totally in awe of anyone who can make these kinds of desserts. You’re clearly a natural. 🙂
Thanks Helen- you’re so kind! Really happy you like the recipe, it couldn’t have been easier to decorate and make! 🙂
Beautiful work 🙂
Thanks Elaine! 🙂
Jess, this is absolutely beautiful! Those strawberries are so red and look so plush and luxurious. Sooo pretty!
Thank you!
Loving all the strawberry recipes! Definitely the taste of summer!
Thanks Ciara! Strawberries always make the best dessert!
That tart is gorgeous!
Thanks so much Leah!
Gorgeous, as usual! 😉
Thank you Bonnie! 😀
Beautiful pictures and a lovely summer tart! 🙂
Thanks Medha! 😀
Just lovely! Those quartered berries in the center make such a beautiful presentation <3
Thank you Allie! X
Your strawberry tart looks beautiful! I love how you arranged the strawberries!
Thanks Ruby!
Such a gorgeous dish the strawberries look so good!
Thank you Danielle!
I’m just loving strawberry season this year, and your tart looks absolutely delicious. Hand me a fork!
Thanks Denise!
Wow you can really make strawberries look even more beautiful than they naturally are. This looks amazing! You seriously need have a bakery 😀
Thank you Cindy! I would love to one day! 😀
Wow it looks absolutely delicious and photos are great!
Thank you Liz!
This looks like it’s out of a pastry shop! I always have issues with tart crust shrinking, so I appreciate the step by step! So seasonal, simple, and gorgeous.
Thank you so much Allison! I was really pleased with it! I always used to have that problem with pastry, mine always used to strink. Really hope the recipe helped you!
Jess, this is an absolutely stunning tart! Pinning…and I also kind of want to host a Wimbledon party now. 🙂
Thank you so much David! Wimbledon themed parties are so cool, definitely do it! 🙂
his is absolutely beautiful! I love tarte aux fraises !!! You know Pierre Hermé’s strawberry pie? Hermé Pierre is the best pastry cook to the world. Your tart is also attractive as his!!
Bye
Manuella
Thank you Manuella, you’re so kind! What a compliment to be compared to Pierre Hermé! Really pleased you like the recipe, thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Jessica I feel like having a Wimbledon party just so that I can make this! 😀
Thanks Lorraine! That’s great, Wimbledon parties are so cool! 😀
What a perfect summer dessert. It looks beautiful!
Thanks so much Sam!
Classic recipes are always the best. DO they involve strawberries? I can’t ask for more!
Thanks Daniela! You can probably by now how much I’m loving the strawberry season, right?! Glad you like the recipe!
Absolutely gorgeous! Love how you layered the strawberries! It’s a dream of mine to go to Wimbledon someday. Until then I’ll have to just enjoy strawberries and cream 🙂
Thank you Christin! Wimbledon is an amazing experience! 😀
I am loving strawberry season as well – I just can’t get enough. This tart looks amazing – fruit tarts like this are my favorite this time of the year!
Thank you Ashley! Nothing better than fresh strawberries, always the best! Fruit tarts definitely make a great summer-y dessert!
Jess, you had me at Creme’ Patissiere! And then folding in the whip cream? Perfection! I long for strawberry season and IT IS HERE!! Your presentation is beautiful and the care you took to cut each strawberry is inspiring! Thank you for your recipe!
Thanks Traci! Creme pat is the best, right?! Love strawberry season, so many delicious recipes! Really happy you like the presentation! 🙂
Jess, you had me at Creme’ Patissiere! And then folding in the whip cream? Perfection! I long for strawberry season and IT IS HERE!! Your presentation is beautiful and the care you took to cut each strawberry is inspiring! Thank you for your recipe!
This is gorgeous, Jessica, and it just screams summer! So fresh and so pretty. 🙂
Thanks so much Marcie! 😀
Thank you Jessica for coming by to my space. Happy to follow you. You have a space with wonderful recipe. The tart looks delicious n so summery 🙂
Thank you Rekha! 😀
This looks beautiful! A perfect summer dessert too 🙂
Thanks Dannii! 😀
Jessica: What a gorgeous tart… It looks so scrumptious and fresh that I could eat the whole thing by myself. Happy 4th of July!!!
Thank you Denise! 😀
Yummy tart and amazing pics Jessica:)
Thank you!
Such a stunning tart Jess, especially for a family celebration!
Thank you so much Jo x
This cake looks beautiful! Love it!
Thank you Olivia!
This is such a beautiful tart! It really makes the strawberries the star.
Thanks Laura!
I love this tart. It’s so pretty 🙂
Thank you! 😀
Strawberry tarts are a classic and you can’t go wrong with this. Yours is so pretty and perfect! Definitely a nice accompaniment to Wimbledon–though too bad it’s already over today.
Thank you!
What a gorgeous summery tart! It has my name all over! I’m loving your strawberry recipes. Keep them coming 🙂
Thanks Erika! 🙂
OMG this looks amazing – I can almost taste it ! Can’t wait to make this one !
Thanks xx