
Strawberry Tart
Strawberry Tart is a classic dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.
Carefully baked or prepared featuring Marzipan, Butter, Eggs, All purpose flour, Dark Chocolate, vanilla sugar, Egg Yolks, Cornstarch, Milk, Double Cream, Strawberries and Mint, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.
Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.
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Ingredients
- Marzipan250g
- Sugar80g
- Butter7 oz
- Eggs4
- All purpose flour50g
- Dark Chocolate100g
- vanilla sugar3 tsp
- Egg Yolks3
- Sugar50g
- Cornstarch2 tablespoons
- Milk3/4 cup
- Double Cream1/2 cup
- Strawberries500g
- MintHandful
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Tart shell
Heat oven to 175°C / 347 °F
Grate the marzipan and mix thoroughly with the sugar.
Whip the mixture with butter until fluffy.
Whip the eggs into the mixture and then folk the flour into the dough.
Line an approximately 24 cm springform pan with baking paper and grease with butter.
Then roll out the dough and transfer to the pan.
Bake in the middle of the oven for approximately 25 minutes.
Prepare the vanilla custard while the dough bakes.
Finely chop the chocolate and sprinkle over the shell after baking.
Spread out the chocolate with a spatula as it melts.
Allow the shell to cool to room temperature.
Vanilla custard
Mix vanilla sugar, egg yolks, sugar and corn starch in a saucepan.
Turn the heat to medium and whisk in the milk.
Heat the mixture while stirring until it thickens.
Transfer the custard to a container and cool completely.
Whip the double cream to a light foam and folk into the cooled vanilla custard.
Tart assembly
Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems and quarter from top to bottom
Spread the vanilla custard in a thick layer on top of the tart shell.
Top with the fresh strawberries and fresh mint (optional).
Bon appétit!
👨🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes
Cultural Heritage
Strawberry Tart carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.
Dietary Substitutions
If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.
Chef Technique Tips
Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.
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