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Delicious Strawberry Cream Tart topped with fresh strawberries and creamy filling

Strawberry Cream Tart

A bright, creamy tart filled with luscious cream cheese and topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Choose reliable well-bleached or unbleached flour.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold and cubed) Use high-quality butter for flavor.
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1-2 tablespoons cold water Add to bring the dough together.
For the filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream Buy cream with at least 36% fat.
  • 0.5 cups cream cheese (softened) Full-fat for best texture.
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the toppings
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced) Use uniform slices for a professional look.
  • 1-2 tablespoons apricot jam (for glaze, optional) Warm with water for a glossy finish.

Method
 

Preparation of the Crust
  1. Combine flour and granulated sugar in a bowl.
  2. Cut in cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in egg yolk and add cold water until the dough just comes together.
Chill and Roll the Dough
  1. Wrap dough into a disk and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out the dough to fit a tart pan and press into the pan.
  3. Chill the tart shell for another 15 minutes.
Bake the Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line the shell with parchment and fill with pie weights. Blind-bake for 12–15 minutes.
  3. Remove weights and bake for another 6–8 minutes until set and edges are golden.
Prepare the Cream Filling
  1. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
  2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese until homogeneous.
Assemble the Tart
  1. Spread cream filling into the cooled crust.
  2. Arrange strawberries on top in preferred pattern.
  3. Warm apricot jam and brush over strawberries for shine if desired.
Chill and Serve
  1. Chill the assembled tart for at least 1 hour.
  2. Remove from pan and slice before serving.

Notes

Store prepared tart in an airtight container for up to 3 days.