Strawberry Custard Tart Recipe
If you’re fond of cheesecakes and tarts, then this recipe is just the right one for you! It has a crunchy crust in the bottom prepared by blending flour, sugar, and butter. The filling occupies the mid part which is super creamy and smooth. It forms the main part of the tart and should have a thick consistency. The top part is occupied by sliced strawberries which just act as a cherry on the cake. You can also top the cake with whipped cream and peach syrup. This Strawberry Custard Tart is a perfect dessert for people having a sweet tooth. It tastes super delicious and one can’t resist the sight of this appetizing tart.
- 2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cup sliced strawberry
- 3 tablespoon custard powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch salt
- mint leaves as required
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Step 1 Prepare the crust.
Grease the tart pan with a baking spray and then preheat the oven to 180C. In a bowl, add flour and powdered sugar, and mix them nicely. Then add unsalted butter, and beat to form a smooth mixture. The consistency should be like coarse crumbs. Now, add this mixture to the tart pan. Press gently and then freeze for about 30 minutes.
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Step 2 Bake the tart.
Once done, prick the tart all over using a fork. Place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake the tart for about 15 minutes. Check if the tart has turned lightly golden in color. Now, let it cool for a while.
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Step 3 Prepare the filling.
Heat a saucepan on medium flame and then add milk, egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and custard powder. Whisk all of them well. Then take a pan and cook till the mixture starts to thicken. Once done, switch off the gas flame. Pour the filling on the crust and then cover it well with plastic wrap. Freeze it for at least 4-5 hours.
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Step 4 Your Strawberry Custard Tart is ready.
Once done, top the tart with sliced strawberries and mint leaves. Your Strawberry Custard Tart is ready. Enjoy.
Tips
- You need to prick the tart with a fork to ensure that there’s no puffing in the oven.
- You can also use whipped cream to decorate the tart and make it more appetizing.
- The filling should be thick and creamy so allow it to thicken well on the saucepan.
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