Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Diplomat Tart, a classic French dessert that beautifully marries rich diplomat cream with fresh strawberries. This elegant tart features a perfectly baked shortcrust pastry that serves as the base for its luscious filling, making it an ideal choice for any occasion, from summer gatherings to festive celebrations. With each bite, you’ll experience a creamy texture complemented by the burst of fresh fruit flavor. The recipe is approachable and perfect for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring you’ll impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams T55 flour
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 130 grams butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pinch salt
- 220 ml milk
- 30 grams sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 20 grams cornstarch
- Seeds from 1 Tahitian vanilla bean
- 250 ml cold heavy cream
- 2 sheets vegan gelatin
- 400 grams strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the shortcrust pastry by mixing flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly, then add egg yolk and water to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the dough, press it into a tart pan, prick with a fork, and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- For the diplomat cream, heat milk with sugar and vanilla seeds until simmering. Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch together; gradually add hot milk mixture. Cook until thickened and cool slightly before folding in whipped cream and softened vegan gelatin.
- Pour diplomat cream into cooled crust and chill for at least 2 hours to set.
- Top with halved fresh strawberries just before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg