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Perfect Champagne Strawberry Tart

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A delicate and elegant tart featuring a buttery crust, champagne-infused custard, and fresh strawberries, perfect for sophisticated occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1–2 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup (240ml) champagne or sparkling wine (dry brut recommended)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 pint (about 450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Tart Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and 1 tablespoon ice water, stirring gently until dough holds together. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Champagne Custard: In a medium saucepan, combine champagne, milk, and vanilla extract. Heat until just simmering, then remove from heat. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup hot champagne mixture into yolks while whisking to temper. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until thickened (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat, whisk in softened butter, strain through sieve, cover with plastic wrap, an…
  3. Assemble and Bake the Tart Shell: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to fit tart pan. Press dough into pan, trim edges, and chill for 15 minutes. Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights. Bake blind for 15 minutes, remove weights and paper, then bake 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  4. Fill and Top the Tart: Spread chilled custard evenly into cooled tart shell. Arrange sliced strawberries on top in a circular pattern. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or glaze with reduced champagne syrup.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate tart for at least 1 hour to set custard and meld flavors. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold when making crust for flaky texture. Temper egg yolks slowly to avoid scrambling. Strain custard for smoothness. Blind bake crust to prevent sogginess. Chill custard completely before filling tart. Fresh strawberries preferred; thaw frozen well if used. Can substitute gluten-free flour or dairy-free ingredients as needed.

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