Luxurious summer strawberry tartlets: a sweet symphony of flavors

Enjoy the taste of summer with these luxurious strawberry tartlets. Each bite is a blend of sweet, creamy and fruity elements, perfectly nestled in a crisp, buttery shell. Made with simple, fresh ingredients, these tartlets capture the essence of strawberry deliciousness in every bite.

Why you'll love it: You'll love these strawberry tartlets for their delicious combination of textures and flavors. The silky diplomate cream combined with the juicy freshness of the strawberries provides a sophisticated dessert option, both pleasing to the eye and the palate. Plus, they're a joyful challenge to make, rewarding you with a visually impressive and decadent treat.

Perfect occasion: These tartlets are perfect for afternoon tea, summer garden parties or as a refined dessert at dinner parties. They bring a touch of elegance to any occasion and are ideal for celebrating special moments or simply bringing a luxurious touch to your weekend family gathering.

Decorating Tips: For an exquisite presentation, arrange the strawberry slices in concentric circles or in a floral pattern on the diplomat cream. A light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving adds a touch of sophistication. Consider garnishing with mint leaves or edible flowers for a vibrant color contrast and a touch of natural beauty.

Ingredients:

• For the Diplomate Cream:
  • 200 ml of milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 50 g of sugar
  • 20 g cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
  • 150 ml whipped cream
• For the shortcrust pastry:
  • 150 g plain flour
  • 75 g cold butter cut into cubes
  • 30 g of fine sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
  • A pinch of salt

• For the filling:
  • Berry jam
  • Freshly sliced ​​strawberries
  • The juice of a lemon

Instructions:

1. Preparation of Diplomate cream:
   • Heat the milk until it begins to bubble. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar vigorously until they turn white. Carefully stir in the cornstarch.
   • Gradually pour the heated milk into the egg yolk mixture while whisking. Return to the pan and heat until thickened. Remove, stir in the vanilla and cover with plastic touching the cream to prevent a skin from forming. Cool completely.
2. Finishing the pastry cream:
   • Whip the cream until stiff and incorporate it into the cooled mixture. Keep cool.
3. Pastry making:
   • Mix the flour, butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and salt. Form a dough, leave to rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

4. Cooking the shells:
   • Roll out the dough, place it in tart pans and secure with a fork. Blind cook at 180°C for 15 minutes, uncover and finish cooking for another 15 minutes. Let cool.
5. Assembly:
   • Spread the jam on each shell, cover with diplomatic cream, then carefully arrange the strawberry slices. Sprinkle the strawberries with lemon juice.
6. Final touches:
   • Refrigerate the tartlets for a few hours until set.

Enjoy your delicious strawberry tartlets and the sweet taste of summer in every bite!