Description
Glazed Strawberry Tart is a beautiful and refreshing dessert that features a crisp buttery crust, fresh strawberries, and a glossy fruit glaze. Perfect for spring and summer, it’s an elegant treat that’s simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked tart crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or jelly, strained and thinned with 1–2 tsp water
- Optional: 1 cup pastry cream, vanilla pudding, or sweetened cream cheese
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the tart crust according to recipe or package instructions. Let it cool completely.
- If using a filling, spread an even layer of pastry cream, pudding, or sweetened cream cheese into the cooled crust.
- Arrange the halved strawberries, cut side down or fanned out, over the filling in a decorative pattern.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the strawberry jam or jelly with water until pourable and smooth.
- Brush the warm glaze evenly over the strawberries using a pastry brush or spoon.
- Refrigerate the tart for at least 30 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Add lemon zest to the crust or filling for a citrus twist.For extra indulgence, spread a thin layer of melted chocolate on the crust before filling.Mix in other berries like blueberries or raspberries for variety.Use a nut-based crust for added flavor and texture.Store in the fridge and consume within 1–2 days for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
