Tarte Aux Fraises

Indulge in the delightful taste of tarte aux fraises, a quintessential French dessert that combines a buttery crust with fresh strawberries and a creamy filling.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Keyword: tarte aux fraises, French dessert, strawberry tart, baking, summer desserts

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

1 pre-made tart shell
500 g fresh strawberries
250 ml heavy cream
100 g sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Place the pre-made tart shell in a tart pan.
In a saucepan, heat the milk until just simmering.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, sugar, and cornstarch.
Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
Let the cream cool slightly, then pour it into the tart shell.
Wash and slice the strawberries, arranging them on top of the cream.
Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g