Not often do you encounter a strawberry tart that requires very little cooking and only meant to last the same day you assemble the dessert. Now do you see why this is being called ad hoc strawberry tart? Unlike traditional strawberry tarts which have a pastry cream filling and then garnished with strawberries or other fruit, this tart is assembled prior to serving.
Ingredients
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 pound strawberries
- 8 ounces mascarpone
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- small handful organic rose petals (optional for decorating)
- Pie crust (click here for a pie crust recipe)
Directions
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Roll out the pie crust to an oval, 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick. Trim any rough edges and move the dough to a parchment lined baking sheet. Dock the crust with a fork to prevent the dough from puffing up too much and brush the dough with a beaten egg.
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Bake the dough until it is deep, deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool the pastry completely.
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While the pastry is cooling, combine the mascarpone and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Spread the mascarpone over the cooled pastry
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Arrange the sliced strawberries in a decorative pattern. If you are using the rose petals, gently tuck them between the strawberries. Sprinkle the tart with the remaining sugar, slice and serve immediately.
Recipe source: Apartment 2B Baking Co
Photo source: @yossyarefi
