Strawberry and Custard Tart

Sweet pastry filled with creamy vanilla custard, topped with fresh sliced strawberries and a redcurrant jelly glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 608.6 kcals 4868.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 50.2 grams 401.5 grams
Fat 41.6 grams 332.4 grams
Protein 9.1 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Sugar
for pastry
70
g
Sugar
for custard
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
150
g
Butter
unsalted, softened
1
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
1
piece
Egg
free-range
350
ml
8
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range, for custard
Fruits
750
g
Strawberries
hulled and thinly sliced
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
3
piece
Vanilla Pods
split lengthways and seeds scraped out

Steps

  • Cream the butter and sugar until pale, then mix in the egg yolk and egg.
  • Fold in the flour to form a dough, wrap in cling film, and chill for one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Roll pastry to 0.5cm thickness, line the tart ring, and bake blind with beans for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 100°C.
  • Boil cream with vanilla, then whisk into beaten yolks and sugar before thickening over low heat.
  • Pour cooled custard into the case and bake for 30 minutes, then chill until cold.
  • Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the firm custard.
  • Warm redcurrant jelly with water to make a syrup and brush over the strawberries.
  • Leave to set before removing the tart from the ring.