Strawberry Custard Tart: 7 Amazing Irresistibly Delighted Treat
A classic Strawberry Custard Tart with a buttery crust, smooth vanilla custard, and fresh strawberries finished with a light glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Mix flour and sugar, then cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and water to form dough.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes, roll out, and press into tart pan.
- Blind bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, then bake 10 more minutes until golden. Cool.
- Heat milk until warm. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Slowly add milk to egg mixture, then cook until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla and butter, then cool slightly.
- Spread custard into crust evenly.
- Arrange sliced strawberries on top.
- Warm jam with water and brush over strawberries.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Keep butter cold for a crisp crust. Stir custard constantly to prevent lumps. Use fresh strawberries for best texture.