Strawberry Tart with Grand Marnier

December 28, 2014

Strawberry Tart is one of my favorite desserts. The simplicity of the shortbread crust combined with the delicious sweetness of vanilla custard and fresh juicy strawberries is the absolute highlight of my summer. European Patisseries are famous for their colorful not to mention mouthwatering displays of fruit tarts. Strawberry, blueberries, raspberries and apple, are among the most common. By the way, you can try an almond custard also or even a coconut custard for a tropical twist. The origin

Crust:
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 stick of butter cold cut into pieces
2 Tbsp. sour cream
2 Tbsp. sugar
Vanilla Custard:
¾ milk
3 egg yolks
¼ sugar
½ vanilla bean split lengthwise
1 Tbsp. flour
Strawberries:
1 16 oz. package of strawberries hulled and halved
2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier
¼ cup sugar

Prepare strawberries first so they can adequately marinate. Place berries in a bowl. Sprinkle them with sugar and pour over the Grand Marnier. Toss them around a bit so they are fully coated. Allow them to...
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Nutritions

Calories
381

Sodium
223mg
9% DV

Fat
25g
39% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV