Strawberry Tarts are easy-to-make, light, and flaky desserts or snacks prepared using fresh strawberries. Best and simple summer treat you can make with fresh seasonal berries.
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About the recipe
Traditionally strawberry tart is a sweet puff pastry crust that is either filled with custard or whipped cream and topped with fresh strawberries. This strawberry tart is prepared using puff pastry sheets as a base and topped with fresh strawberry compote as filling. Adding chopped pistachios or nuts gives these tarts a new dimension, which I am sure you will love.
Puff pastry tarts are one of the simple yet delicious sweet treats you can bring to your summer potluck picnics or any family get-together—a total crowd-pleaser.
Don't miss out on checking out our very popular strawberry turnovers made using puff pastry sheets for your next party.
Ingredients
Puff pastry sheet: - 1 homemade or store-bought puff pastry sheet for this recipe.
Tart Filling: Fresh strawberries, sugar, a pinch of salt, lemon juice, and butter.
Pistachios: For garnish and crunch
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to make strawberry tarts with puff pastry sheets?
Thaw puff pastry sheets
- Thaw the puff pastry sheet according to package instructions.
- I use pepperidge farm sheets for all my puff pastry recipes.
Make the tart filling or strawberry compote
- Remove the stems and leaves from the strawberries, wash and slice them.
- In a non-stick pan on medium-high heat, melt butter/
- Add sliced strawberries, sugar, salt, and lemon juice and stir for 6-8 mins until strawberries soften and break up.
- Remove from heat and allow the strawberry compote to cool down to room temperature.
- You can store this in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Making strawberry tarts
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Dust the working surface with flour and place the thawed puff pastry sheet on it.
- Using a rolling pin, lightly roll the sheets till they are about ½ inch longer on each side. Then, divide them into half using a pizza cutter or a kitchen knife.
- Transfer the divided pastry sheet to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a fork to gently pierce the sheet so it doesn't puff up while baking.
- Brush only the edges of the pastry sheet with egg wash - this gives the baked strawberry tart its beautiful golden brown color.
- Add a few spoonfuls of strawberry compote at the center and spread, leaving the edges.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crispy. Allow them to cool down for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish it with pistachios.
- Strawberry tarts can be served as it is, warm, chilled, or with a scoop of ice cream.
Tips
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the berries.
- You can make two rectangle tarts, six mini tarts, or individual portions of the desired size. Mini tarts are great for serving at parties and picnics.
- You can garnish with other nuts of your choice if desired.
- The time to make the compote may vary depending on how ripe the strawberries are.
Recipe FAQS
Puff pastry dessert tastes the best the day it is made. But any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. The crust may become soggy over time.
Fresh strawberries are the best for making desserts, but if they are unavailable, use the frozen ones. Just make sure you thaw the strawberries before using them.
Yes. You can use any other berries like blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, or a combination of fruits.
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Recipe card
Easy Strawberry Tarts Recipe | Puff Pastry Tart
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Puff pastry sheet (½ box)
- 1 Egg (for egg wash only)
- 1 pound Strawberries (approx 20 berries)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (optional)
- 3 to 4 tablespoon Sugar
- Salt, pinch
- ½ tablespoon Lemon juice, optional
- 2 to 3 tablespoon Pistachios, chopped
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry sheet according to package instructions.1 Puff pastry sheet
Make the tart filling or strawberry compote
- Remove the stems and leaves from the strawberries, wash and slice them.1 pound Strawberries
- In a non-stick pan on medium-high heat, melt butter.1 tablespoon Butter (optional)
- Add sliced strawberries, sugar, salt, and lemon juice and stir for 6-8 mins until strawberries soften and break up.3 to 4 tablespoon Sugar, Salt, pinch, ½ tablespoon Lemon juice, optional
- Remove from heat and allow the strawberry compote to cool down to room temperature.
- You can store this in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Making strawberry tarts
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Dust the working surface with flour and place the thawed puff pastry sheet on it.All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Using a rolling pin, lightly roll the sheets till they are about ½ inch longer on each side. Then, divide them into half using a pizza cutter or a kitchen knife.
- Transfer the divided pastry sheet to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a fork to gently pierce the sheet so it doesn't puff up while baking.
- Brush only the edges of the pastry sheet with egg wash - this gives the baked strawberry tart its beautiful golden brown color.1 Egg
- Add a few spoonfuls of strawberry compote at the center and spread, leaving the edges.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crispy. Allow them to cool down for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with pistachios.2 to 3 tablespoon Pistachios, chopped
- Strawberry tarts can be served as it is, warm, chilled, or with a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the berries.
- You can make two rectangle tarts, six mini tarts, or individual portions of the desired size. Mini tarts are great for serving at parties and picnics.
- You can garnish with other nuts of your choice if desired.
- The time to make the compote may vary depending on how ripe the strawberries are.
Nutrition
This post was first published in Oct 2017. Updated it with calorie information, recipe maker and detailed recipe.
Sangeetha
I can just imagine the combination of fresh strawberries and a light, flaky crust creating a heavenly treat. They seem like the perfect way to enjoy the sweetness of summer berries.
Stephanie
Such a lovely strawberry tart recipe! Will enjoy making these with all the fresh strawberries available in the farmers' markets now.