Delicious Strawberry Cream Tart Recipe 🍓🍰

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Delicious Strawberry Cream Tart Recipe 🍓🍰

Dive into the joy of baking with this easy and delightful Strawberry Cream Tart recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this tart not only tastes amazing but is also quick to prepare, making it a favorite in many kitchens. Let’s get into the details!

## Ingredients

### For the Shortcrust Pastry:

- 125g yogurt

- 80g sugar

- Zest of one lemon

- 60g vegetable oil

- ½ packet of baking powder (approximately 2 teaspoons)

- 300g flour (00 or type 0 flour, or substitute with whole-wheat flour as desired)

### For the Cream:

- 40g cornstarch

- 80g sugar

- 1 packet of vanilla powder (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)

- 250ml fresh cream

- 500ml milk

### For Topping:

- 400g strawberries

### Optional Syrup to Glaze:

- 50ml water

- Juice of half a lemon

- 1 tablespoon sugar

## Preparing the Shortcrust Pastry

1. **Mix Ingredients**: In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, lemon zest, vegetable oil, and baking powder. Mix well.

2. **Add Flour**: Gradually incorporate the flour, about 300g, until a dough forms.

3. **Knead the Dough**: Once the mixture is combined, knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes elastic and smooth.

4. **Roll the Dough**: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to a thickness of about 0.5 cm to form a circle.

## Shaping and Baking the Tart Shell

1. **Prepare the Tart Pan**: Grease and flour a 28 cm tart pan.

2. **Transfer the Dough**: Lay the rolled-out dough over the tart pan. If necessary, adjust and fit it properly.

3. **Prick the Surface**: Use a fork to poke holes in the surface to prevent bubbling during baking.

4. **Bake the Tart Shell**: Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) for a fan oven or 180°C (356°F) for a conventional oven, and bake the crust for about 15 minutes.

## Making the Cream Filling

1. **Combine Dry Ingredients**: In a saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla powder.

2. **Add Milk**: Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously to dissolve the dry ingredients.

3. **Add Fresh Cream**: Add the fresh cream to the mixture, then place the saucepan over medium heat.

4. **Cook the Cream**: Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, then remove from heat.

## Assembling the Tart

1. **Cool the Tart Shell**: Once the tart shell is baked, let it cool for a few minutes.

2. **Add the Cream**: Pour the warm cream filling directly into the tart shell and spread it evenly.

3. **Slice Strawberries**: Prepare the strawberries by slicing them thinly.

4. **Decorate the Tart**: Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the cream filling in a circular pattern.

## Glazing the Strawberries (Optional)

1. **Make the Syrup**: In a small saucepan, combine the water, lemon juice, and sugar. Heat until the sugar dissolves.

2. **Brush the Strawberries**: Lightly brush the syrup over the arranged strawberries to give them a beautiful shine.

## Tips for Variations

- **Gluten-Free Option**: For a gluten-free tart, substitute the flour with a mix of 230g rice flour and 80g cornstarch.

- **Vegan Version**: Replace the yogurt with a soy yogurt and the cream with 500ml of coconut milk.

- **Chocolate Flavor**: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the cream for a chocolate version.

- **Fruits**: Feel free to use a variety of fruits for toppings — kiwi, banana, or grapes would work wonderfully!

Enjoy creating this beautiful and delectable Strawberry Cream Tart that impresses everyone, whether it's for a family dessert or a gathering with friends!