Description
A delightful recipe for Fresh Strawberry Cream Tarts, featuring a buttery crust filled with a creamy mixture and topped with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, butter, and powdered sugar; mix until crumbly dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into tart pans and prick bottoms with a fork.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream separately until stiff, then fold into the mixture.
- Pipe the cream filling into cooled tart shells using a star or round tip.
- Top each tart with whole or halved fresh strawberries.
- Optionally, brush berries with a little warmed jam for shine.
- Chill for 20 minutes before serving for a perfect creamy-crisp texture.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold for a flaky crust.
- Chilling the tarts enhances the texture.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg