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strawberry tarts dessert prepared with compote filling & puff pastry base in a white serving plate.
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Easy Strawberry Tarts Recipe | Puff Pastry Tart

Strawberry Tarts are super easy to make, light and flaky desserts or snacks prepared using fresh strawberries in less than 30 minutes. Best and simple summer treat you can make with fresh seasonal berries. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Desserts, sweets
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Kushi

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

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg