Strawberry tarts

Health score
3%
Strawberry tarts
55 min.
4
434kcal

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Indulge in a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer with these exquisite strawberry tarts! Simple yet sophisticated, this recipe showcases the luscious flavor of fresh strawberries, complemented by a velvety lemon cream nestled within a buttery shortcrust pastry shell. Whether you're hosting a garden party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, these tarts are sure to impress with their vibrant colors and delectable taste.

Crafted with ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry, these tarts come together quickly and easily, making them a perfect choice for bakers of all skill levels. The tartness of the lemon curd balances the sweetness of the strawberries beautifully, while the gloss of strawberry jam adds a touch of elegance—a visual and edible treat that is simply irresistible!

With a total preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can whip up these charming desserts without extensive baking experience. Each tart is a delightful combination of textures and flavors that draws you in, making each bite a moment to savor. Gather your ingredients and let your creativity shine as you decorate these tarts to make them truly your own. Dive into this sweet and tangy adventure and bring a piece of summer to your table!

Ingredients

  • 350 pastry crust sweet
  • 150 ml double cream 
  • tbsp lemon curd 
  • 0.5  strawberries 
  • tbsp strawberry jam whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Ask a grown-up to turn the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas
  2. Roll the pastry out on a floured surface until its as thick as 1 coin.
  3. Cut round a saucer to make 4 circles. Put each one into the tin.
  4. Put a square of greaseproof paper and some rice in each. Ask a grown-up to put them in the oven for 25 minutes, then take paper and rice out. Leave to cool.
  5. Use a whisk to whisk the cream until it starts to get thick, then stir in the lemon curd.
  6. Pull the green hulls out of the strawberries, and cut each one carefully into slices with a small knife.
  7. Spoon the cream into 4 pastry cases. Arrange the strawberry slices in a spiral or in rows on top of the lemon cream.
  8. Mix the jam in a bowl with 1 tbsp hot water, then brush it over the strawberries.

Nutrition Facts

Calories434kcal
Protein6.91%
Fat40.29%
Carbs52.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.25
Glycemic Load
20.62
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.874782624452%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Pelargonidin
0.37mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:434.08kcal
21.7%
Fat:19.32g
29.72%
Saturated Fat:10.24g
64.03%
Carbohydrates:56.97g
18.99%
Net Carbohydrates:55.15g
20.06%
Sugar:9.03g
10.04%
Cholesterol:42.63mg
14.21%
Sodium:450.28mg
19.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.45g
14.91%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
32.19%
Selenium:21.73µg
31.04%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.19%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.33%
Folate:79.97µg
19.99%
Vitamin B3:3.6mg
17.99%
Iron:2.9mg
16.12%
Vitamin A:554.72IU
11.09%
Phosphorus:89.76mg
8.98%
Fiber:1.81g
7.25%
Copper:0.1mg
5.16%
Magnesium:16.36mg
4.09%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4.02%
Calcium:36.76mg
3.68%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.64%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.52%
Vitamin K:3.43µg
3.26%
Potassium:110.58mg
3.16%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.89%
Vitamin C:1.99mg
2.41%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.11%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.01%