Tarte Au Fraise En Forme De Coeur

Are you looking for a delicious and impressive dessert to make for your next special occasion? Look no further than the Tarte Au Fraise En Forme De Coeur, also known as the heart-shaped strawberry tart. This stunning tart is sure to wow your guests with its romantic presentation and delightful flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, butter, and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the ice water and mix until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch heart-shaped tart pan and trim the edges.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the strawberries.
6. Pour the strawberry filling into the tart shell and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
7. Let the tart cool completely before serving.

Tips

• For a more rustic look, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate instead of a heart-shaped tart pan.
• If you don’t have any strawberries, you can use other berries, such as raspberries or blueberries.
• You can add a glaze to the tart after it has cooled. To make a glaze, simply combine 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk and whisk until smooth.

Troubleshooting

• Problem: The crust is too brown.
• Solution: Reduce the baking time by 5-10 minutes.
• Problem: The filling is too runny.
• Solution: Cook the filling for a few minutes longer, or add more cornstarch.
• Problem: The tart is too sweet.
• Solution: Reduce the amount of sugar in the filling.

Expert Opinion

“The Tarte Au Fraise En Forme De Coeur is a classic French dessert that is perfect for any special occasion,” says renowned pastry chef Jacques Torres. “The combination of sweet strawberries and flaky crust is simply irresistible.”

So next time you’re looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give the Tarte Au Fraise En Forme De Coeur a try. You won’t be disappointed!