Description
Tarte aux Fraises is a classic French dessert that combines a flaky buttery crust with a rich creamy filling and fresh strawberries. This delightful tart not only impresses with its elegant presentation but also offers an explosion of flavors that will make any gathering memorable. Perfect for celebrations or casual get-togethers, Tarte aux Fraises is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a cherished part of your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Sugar substitute (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough into a 12-inch circle; fit it into a tart pan and trim excess edges.
- Blind bake the crust with parchment paper and weights for 15 minutes; remove weights and bake for another 5–10 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, slice strawberries and toss with sugar to release juices.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in some strawberry juice for flavor.
- Spread whipped mixture in cooled crust, arrange strawberries on top, drizzle with remaining juice, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg