Ingredients: – 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour – ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed) – ¼ cup sugar
– 1 egg yolk – 2 tbsp cold water – 1 cup pastry cream (vanilla custard) – 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced) – 2 tbsp apricot jam (for glaze)
Directions: 1. Prepare the Tart Dough – Mix flour, butter, and sugar until crumbly. Add egg yolk and cold water. Knead into a dough, chill for 30 minutes.
– Bake the Crust – Roll out the dough, press into a tart pan, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden. Let it cool. – Make Pastry Cream – Whisk egg yolks, sugar, milk, and cornstarch over medium heat until thick. Chill before using.
– Fill the Tart – Spread the chilled pastry cream evenly over the cooled tart crust. – Arrange the Strawberries – Neatly place sliced strawberries on top in a circular pattern.
– Glaze for Shine – Warm apricot jam and brush lightly over the strawberries for a glossy finish. – Chill and Serve – Let the tart set in the fridge for 1 hour before slicing and serving.