Description
This delightful Strawberry Tart is a perfect summer dessert with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and fresh strawberry topping. It’s a beautiful and delicious treat that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1–2 tablespoons ice water
Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour and sugar, then mix in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until the dough forms. Chill, roll out, and press into a tart pan.
- Bake the crust: Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Prepare the topping: Warm jam with lemon juice, then arrange strawberries on the tart. Brush with the jam mixture and chill before serving.
Notes
- You can use a store-bought tart shell for convenience.
- Add lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Best served on the same day for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
