Vegan Strawberry Tart (Or Tartlets!)
This adorable vegan strawberry tart makes use of the abundance of fresh strawberries! Made with a buttery shortcrust pastry, fresh vanilla pastry cream, and sliced strawberries, this tart is finished with a shiny glaze. A fresh, juicy, and delicate summer dessert!
Ingredients
- 4 3-inch tartlet shells
- 3/4 cup vegan pastry cream
- 16-18 fresh strawberries
Syrup (optional)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Fill the tartlet shells with cream. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of vanilla pastry cream into each tartlet shell using a piping bag or a spoon. Do not overfill them, as there will be a layer of strawberries on top.
- Arrange the strawberries. Rinse the strawberries under cold water and pat them dry. Hull the strawberries and slice them into halves. Place the strawberries tightly on top of the pastry cream.
- Glaze with the syrup. Finally, using a pastry brush, brush the strawberries with the homemade syrup (recipe below). It will add a glossy finish to the tarts!
- Enjoy! You can enjoy the tartlets immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.
Syrup
- Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and let simmer for about 2 minutes or until the syrup has slightly thickened (it will thicken more as it cools).
- Transfer to a bowl and cool for at least 20 minutes before using.
Notes
- Do not assemble ahead of time. Since these tartlets contain pastry cream and fresh fruits, making them a maximum of 4 hours before serving is preferable. After that, the crust will absorb some moisture and won't be as crispy.
- Do not overfill with cream. I recommend filling the tartlet shells only to the 1/2 so the cream won't overflow when you top it with the strawberries.
- Decorate them! Feel free to garnish your tartlets with shaved chocolate, slivered almonds, or basil leaves!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 tartlet | Calories: 303 kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.7 g | Protein: 3.3 g | Fat: 13.95 g | Saturated Fat: 3.2 g | Sodium: 188 mg | Potassium: 138 mg | Fiber: 2.5 g | Sugar: 15 g | Calcium: 23 mg | Iron: 1 mg