Strawberry Tart Cart: A Delightful Dessert Recipe

When it comes to baking, there's nothing quite like the allure of a homemade strawberry tart cart. The sweet aroma of freshly baked pastry, combined with the tender sweetness of strawberries, is sure to delight anyone who tries it. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making your own strawberry tart cart from scratch.

The first step in creating this delectable dessert is to preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven is warming up, take a moment to refrigerate your tart shell for 10 minutes. This will help it firm up and make it easier to handle.

Next, carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch (23-cm) tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan, taking care to trim off any excess dough as you go. Use the scraps to fill in any gaps that may have formed.

Lightly dust the top of the dough or your rolling pin with flour as needed, then roll out the dough into a 9 1/2-inch (24-cm) round about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Lift the dough and give it a quarter turn before placing it on a lightly floured work surface.

Flatten the dough disk with 6 taps of your rolling pin, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, about 30 minutes. Once the dough has cooled, transfer it to a work surface and pat it into a ball before flattening it into a disk shape.

In a small bowl, whisk together an egg yolk, water, and vanilla for your tart shell mixture. Set this aside for now.

To make the dough in an electric mixer, stir together flour, sugar, and salt in the mixer bowl. Add the egg yolk mixture and mix with a fork just until the dough pulls together. Then, using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse cornmeal, with butter pieces no larger than small peas.

To make the dough by hand, stir together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together an egg yolk, water, and vanilla for your tart shell mixture. Set this aside for now.

With your dough ready to go, it's time to assemble your strawberry tart cart. Roll out the chilled dough into a 9 1/2-inch (24-cm) round about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Place the dough in your prepared tart pan and press it firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.

Now that your tart shell is ready, you can fill it with your favorite strawberry filling or topping. Whether you prefer a classic strawberry jam or something more adventurous like strawberries with balsamic glaze, this versatile dessert recipe is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

So there you have it – a simple yet elegant recipe for a strawberry tart cart that's perfect for any occasion. With these easy-to-follow steps, you'll be enjoying your very own homemade tart in no time.

Strawberry tart cart