Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart
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Get ready for summer with this easy and delicious Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart. Made with only a few simple ingredients, it’s the perfect dessert for cookouts and BBQs.
I’m thinking about easy, fresh, and delicious desserts with the weekend drawing near and summer cookouts and BBQs scheduled. Sound familiar? If so, here is a yummy summer treat that takes only minutes to prepare: Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart.
The ingredient list is just as simple: a frozen puff pastry sheet, a pint of the freshest strawberries, whipping cream, and a dusting of sugar.
It’s a light and easy dish to prepare and assemble on-site or when ready to serve.
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How to Make This Tart
Here is a quick overview of how to make this Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Score the puff pastry with a border and prick the middle.
- Brush an egg wash around the border and bake until browned, about 20 minutes.
- Cool and top with sweetened whipped cream and sliced strawberries
Tip: I love to make fresh whipping cream because nothing else comes close to its flavor and texture. However, when needed, Cool Whip is a convenient alternative.
To make ahead, prepare the puff pastry sheet by scoring and bake ahead so that it’s ready for a quick assembly when ready to serve.
Next time you need a simple, easy, fresh dessert for that summer gathering, consider this Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart.
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Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons water
- sparkling sugar optional
- 1 pint strawberries washed/hulled, and sliced into 3-4 slices each
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon water
Tart
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
Pastry
- On a parchment lined baking sheet, roll out the puff pastry dough to a large rectangle.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the water.
- Using a sharp knife, score a 3/4-inch border around the edge of the puff pastry sheet. With a fork, dock the inner rectangle of the pastry sheet.
- Brush the border edges of the pastry with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Set aside to cool.
Strawberry Topping
- In a large bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks, add the granulated sugar and whip until firm but spreadable. Spread the cream over cooled puff pastry.
- Slice strawberries thinly, about 3-4 slices per berry. Layer berries over the cream topped puff pastry.
- In a separate bowl, mix the strawberry jam and 1 teaspoon of water to thin. Using a pastry brush, brush the jam mixture over the sliced strawberries.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to slice and serve. Garnish with additional whipping cream, confectioners sugar, and mint sprigs. Or… ice cream is especially delicious as well!
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