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Whipped Strawberry Tart Recipe

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This Whipped Strawberry Tart features a delicate buttery crust filled with a luscious strawberry gelatin layer topped with a fluffy cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, making it a perfect refreshing and elegant dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt

Strawberry Filling

  • 400 g fresh strawberries (quartered, about 2 ½ cups)
  • ½ cup water (or your favorite rosé)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water

Whipped Topping

  • 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: Cream butter and sugar on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  2. Prepare the dough: Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and fraisage the dough several times using the heel of your hand to help prevent cracking and feathering during rolling. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat and prepare tart pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9-inch tart pan with baking spray.
  4. Roll and chill dough: Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a rolling pin to transfer it to the tart pan, pressing to fit and trimming excess dough. Dock the bottom of the crust with a fork. Chill again in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Par-bake the crust: Place the tart pan on a baking sheet, cover the dough with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights, dried beans, or uncooked rice. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove parchment and weights and allow the shell to cool.
  6. Make the strawberry filling: Blend strawberries and water until smooth, yielding about 2 cups of puree. Pour into a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Mix cornstarch and water separately, then add to the strawberry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and coating the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool in the refrigerator for an hour or until completely cool, about 1 ½ cups final volume.
  7. Layer the first strawberry mixture: Spoon half (about ¾ cup) of the strawberry filling evenly into the cooled tart shell. Refrigerate.
  8. Prepare the whipped topping: In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the cream cheese on high speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the heavy cream in small portions, mixing on high speed between additions. Once all cream is incorporated, continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  9. Combine remaining strawberry filling: Gently fold the remaining strawberry mixture (about ¾ cup) into the whipped topping, then whip again on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  10. Assemble the tart: Spoon the whipped cream and strawberry filling mixture over the chilled strawberry layer, smoothing the top with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight to set.
  11. Garnish and serve: When ready to serve, garnish the tart with fresh strawberries, pineberries, meringue cookies, or additional whipped cream as desired.

Notes

  • Fraising the dough helps prevent cracking and feathering during rolling, resulting in a smoother crust.
  • Par-baking the crust ensures it stays crisp once the filling is added.
  • Cooling the strawberry gelatin mixture fully before mixing with cream prevents curdling.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, use plain water instead of rosé.
  • Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for easier whipping and blending.
  • This tart is best prepared a day in advance to allow flavors to meld and the filling to fully set.

Keywords: strawberry tart, whipped cream tart, cream cheese tart, berry dessert, summer dessert

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