![]() I draw the stick across the bottom and deposit the extra meal around the sides. This gives me an even layer across the bottom and lets me build up the sides thicker. When I have combined the ingredients for the short crust I drop the shortbread meal right into the 10 inch tart pan and level it out with a chop stick or popsicle stick. ![]() Is your mouth watering yet? Mine is! Take this strawberry tart to your next gathering and you'll be everyone's new best friend. The juicy sweetness of the berries, the creamy softness of the vanilla custard and the crunchiness of the shortbread crust. Now, a fruit tart is not health food, but it is good!! I especially love the contrasts of this dessert. Strawberry tart is full of delicious goodness not to mention natural ingredients. The pie crust for this recipe most resembles a sablée in taste and texture, but still stands firm in the pie pan. Flaky crusts have the fat cut into the dough and feature many layers which create the flakiness. Of course, the crust isn’t sandy, but it resembles sand because it falls apart easily. Sablee crust is reminiscent of shortbread in flavor and texture. They’re also much more solid than the others, so you don’t have to worry as much about potential leakage from your fruits or veggies. Sucree means “sugary” in French, and you guessed it: these crusts are much sweeter than other pie crusts. Sucrée crusts yield lighter and crisper doughs. They’re great for savory pies like a meat pie or a quiche. Think of it as the classic French pie crust. It’s the techniques that distinguish each of them from each other.īrisée crust is the most basic crust. They’re made with a lot of the same ingredients. You’ll either make a brisée, flaky, sucrée, or sablée crust. Other kinds of crusts you can make will likely follow one of the four typical pie crusts from our French friends. I kind of hate rolling out pastry dough because it never turns out even!!! For starters you don't have to roll it out. ![]() It is so versatile, not to mention simple to make. Not surprisingly then, it is not uncommon to find strawberries mentioned in Native American lore.įor my strawberry tart recipe, I like to use a shortbread crust. Europeans who came to the New World discovered that the Native Americans were cultivating strawberries. At this time, strawberries also were used for medicinal purposes. Throughout the Middle Ages in Europe they appeared in the gardens of the aristocracy. The history of strawberries goes back more than 2000 years. Furthermore, they are low in calories: 1 cup of berries is only 50 calories. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and potassium with 8 berries giving the equivalent of ½ of a medium orange. You could even find savory custard pie recipes that included either meat or fish. If you looked through a medieval cookbook, you’d likely find a recipe for a custard pie. Back to the Middle Ages as a matter of fact, where custard was eaten alone or combined with seasonal fruits to make pies or tarts. ![]() The origin of fruit tarts go back a long way. By the way, you can try an almond custard also or even a coconut custard for a tropical twist. Just be sure to stick to the crust and custard base and you’re good to go!įeel free to be creative. With this recipe, you really have the flexibility because it’s so versatile. You can even try this recipe with peaches or figs. Reserve strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry tarts for the summer. So don’t feel like you absolutely need to make a strawberry tart! If you prefer other fruits, make the tart with those fruits instead. Strawberry, blueberries, raspberries and apple, are among the most common. European Patisseries are famous for their colorful not to mention mouthwatering displays of fruit tarts. The simplicity of the shortbread crust combined with the delicious sweetness of vanilla custard and fresh juicy strawberries is the absolute highlight of my summer. Strawberry Tart is one of my favorite desserts. ![]()
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