This easy and delicious strawberry tart recipe is perfect for any occasion, from parties to simple family dinners.
This delicious and impressive-looking Strawberry Tart can be made by bakers of any skill level. It can be made using store-bought components or entirely by scratch using my recipes for Macerated Strawberries, Pastry Cream, Pie Crust, or Shortbread Crust. Read on for my recommendations.
Choosing Strawberry Tart Components
Strawberry Topping
You can use sliced fresh strawberries, or for a sweeter element, you can coat them in sugar before adding them to the tart. See my Macerated Strawberries recipe for more information and measurements.
Cream Filling
My tart was filled with my Pastry Cream, but if you’re looking for something simpler, you can fill it with store-bought pudding or custard mix. If you go that route, I recommend making it using cream instead of milk for a thicker filling that will hold up to slicing.
Base Options
The tart pictured was made using my Shortbread Crust, but there are a few options for your base. You can use a simple graham cracker crust that is super simple to make (see my Banoffee Pie recipe) or buy pre-made from the grocery store. Traditional pie crust is another excellent option. It’s sold pre-rolled in the freezer section, but homemade pie crust can be pretty simply made.
Step By Step Instructions
Slice and hull the strawberries.
Gently toss with sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Fill the tart shell with the pastry cream, pudding, or custard.
Top with the sliced strawberries in whatever pattern you like best. I garnished mine with sprigs of mint for a pop of color.
Refrigerate until well chilled before serving.
Make-Ahead Instructions ?
To make a strawberry tart ahead: Assemble the filling in the crust and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Top with the strawberries on the day you plan to serve the tart,
Please Note: If using a shortbread crust, I recommend making and waiting to assemble until just before serving to keep the crust crisp.
Erren’s Top Tips
- When filling your strawberry tart with pudding or custard mix, you’ll want to make it thicker than instructed on the box. This can be done by using less milk or a cream that will result in a thicker mixture.
- If making ahead, use a crust that can be filled with a moist filling without softening as it sits, such as graham cracker crust to traditional pie crust.
- Strawberries will break down once cut, so try to top your tart the day you plan to serve.
- For a pop of color, garnish with fresh herbs such as mint or basil.
FAQs
A strawberry or fruit tart can be left at room temperature for about 2 hours before requiring to be refrigerated.
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Let’s Make Strawberry Tart
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch tart shell
For the Strawberry Topping
- 1 lb strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice optional
- 1 pinch salt optional
For the Filling
- 2 cups pastry cream *pudding, or custard
Instructions
For the Strawberry Topping
- Gently toss all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
To Assemble
- Spread the filling over the tart shell and arrange sliced strawberries on top.
- Refrigerate until well chilled before serving.
Erren Hart says
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Sue Phillips says
Thank you for the delicious Strawberry Tart Recipe, Erren! It was easy to make and we enjoyed it very much.
Erren Hart says
I’m so glad to hear it! Thank you for trying out this recipe and for leaving such a positive review. We’re glad you enjoyed it and hope you’ll come back again soon!
Erren Hart says
I’m so happy you liked the recipe! I always love hearing from my readers. Thanks for leaving a comment and letting me know what your thoughts are on this one – it’s really helpful!
Sarah Brown says
Made this with your shortbread crust. It was wonderful! Thanks, Erren!
Val says
This tart has a lovely flavor and really brings out the best in strawberries.
Lidia says
This was perfect for our family cookout! Everyone raved about it!