Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Strawberry Diplomat Tart, a stunning French dessert that beautifully combines a buttery shortcrust pastry with a luscious diplomat cream filling and fresh strawberries. This elegant tart is ideal for brunches, dinner parties, or any special occasion. With its vibrant presentation and delightful taste, it’s sure to impress your guests while being surprisingly easy to make. Using seasonal strawberries ensures that each bite bursts with freshness, making this dessert a must-try for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams T55 flour
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 130 grams butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 egg yolk
- 220 ml milk
- 30 grams sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 20 grams cornstarch
- 1 Tahitian vanilla bean
- 250 ml cold heavy cream
- 400 grams strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the shortcrust pastry by mixing flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and water; mix into dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out dough, fit into tart pan, prick the bottom, and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- For the diplomat cream, heat milk with half the sugar. Whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, and cornstarch until smooth; combine with warm milk and cook until thickened.
- Allow custard to cool slightly before folding in whipped cream and dissolved vegan gelatin.
- Pour diplomat cream into cooled tart shell; chill for at least two hours.
- Top with halved strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg