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Delicious Vanilla Custard Strawberry Tart

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A silky vanilla custard nestled inside a crisp, buttery crust, topped with juicy strawberries. This easy homemade dessert is perfect for any occasion and comes together in under 90 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam, warmed

Instructions

  1. Make the Tart Crust: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Rub in cold, cubed butter with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg yolk with 2 tablespoons cold water and gradually add to flour mixture. Mix gently until dough just comes together. Add extra tablespoon water if dry. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Blind Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to about 12 inches diameter and fit into 9-inch tart pan. Trim edges. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with baking weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then bake another 8–10 minutes until golden and firm.
  3. Prepare the Vanilla Custard: Heat milk in medium saucepan until just about to simmer (about 180°F/82°C). Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale. Slowly pour hot milk into yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper eggs. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened and gently bubbling (3–5 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla bean paste. Strain custard through fine sieve if desired. Let cool slightly.
  4. Assemble the Tart: Pour warm custard into baked tart shell and smooth top. Arrange sliced strawberries on top in a circular pattern. Heat apricot jam gently and brush over strawberries for glaze.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate tart for at least 2 hours to set custard. Remove tart pan sides carefully before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use real vanilla bean paste for authentic aroma. Blind bake crust to prevent sogginess. Temper eggs slowly to avoid curdling custard. Arrange strawberry slices uniformly for best presentation. Chill tart for at least 2 hours before serving. Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 3 days; avoid freezing. For vegan or gluten-free versions, see variations.

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