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Strawberry Rose Tart with Custard Cream

Strawberry Rose Tart with Custard Cream: A Fresh Delight

This Strawberry Rose Tart with Custard Cream offers a delicious blend of flavors in a beautiful presentation, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Flour All-purpose flour works best.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt For flavor enhancement.
  • 0.25 cups Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 0.5 cups Butter Cold, cubed for best results.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Flax egg can be used for vegan version.
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water Use ice-cold water for improved texture.
For the Custard Cream
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Whipped for lightness.
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk for richer flavor.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Fresh eggs preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Important thickening agent.
For Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Preferably fresh for best taste.
  • Edible Rose Petals Ensure they are food-safe.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Saucepan
  • tart pan
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Tart Preparation
  1. Blend flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbs form. Mix egg yolk with cold water and add to flour mixture to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease tart pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. Roll out dough on a floured surface into a circle ⅛-inch thick. Transfer to tart pan, pressing gently. Trim edges.
  4. Blind bake crust with parchment and weights for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden. Remove weights and bake for another 5-10 minutes until fully hardened. Cool completely.
Custard Cream Preparation
  1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Add hot milk gradually to yolks, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool.
  2. Gently fold in whipped cream into cooled custard until fully combined.
Tart Assembly
  1. Pour custard into cooled tart shell and smooth out. Let set at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Top with sliced strawberries and sprinkle edible rose petals for decoration before serving.
  3. Serve chilled by slicing the tart into wedges. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the butter for a flaky crust. Always use fresh strawberries for the topping and allow the tart to chill fully for the best flavor and presentation.

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