Tarte Diplomate with Strawberries
Indulge in the delightful Tarte Diplomate with Strawberries, a classic French dessert that beautifully marries rich, creamy flavors with the freshness of ripe strawberries. This elegant tart features a crisp shortcrust pastry base filled with smooth diplomate cream, topped generously with vibrant strawberries. Perfect for any occasion—from brunch gatherings to summer parties—this dessert not only captivates visually but also delights the palate with its creamy and fruity layers.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams T55 flour
- 50 grams icing sugar
- 130 grams butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 egg yolk
- 220 ml milk
- 30 grams sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 20 grams cornstarch
- 1 Tahitian vanilla bean
- 250 ml cold heavy cream
- 400 grams strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Shortcrust Pastry: In a food processor, blend flour, icing sugar, and salt. Add butter until crumbly. Mix in egg yolk and water to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake the Pastry Shell: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out chilled dough and fit into a tart pan. Blind bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Diplomate Cream: Heat milk with half the sugar. Whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla seeds together. Combine mixtures over heat until thickened.
- Assemble the Tart: Soak vegan gelatin sheets in cold water; dissolve in warm cream mixture. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold gently into the diplomat cream. Pour into cooled shell and top with halved strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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