Strawberry Basil Tart

Strawberry Basil Tart is a perfect summer dessert. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to make. Best part, it is not overly sugary. This dessert is a strawberry basil sauce topped on a flaky, crunchy puff pastry, topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries and basil. Delicious! I hope you enjoy and love to hear your thoughts!

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Strawberry Basil Tart

Author: The Altered Chef Cuisine: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: B basil D dessert recipes E easy recipes P puff pastry S strawberry S strawberry desserts S summer dessert recipes T tart W whipped cream

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 9

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Strawberry Basil Tart

 

Strawberry Basil Tart

Servings

• 1 Puff Pastry Sheet (If frozen, make sure it is defrosted beforehand.)
• 32 oz Fresh Strawberries (2 Small Containers)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh Basil
• 1 Egg
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400.

2. Take 2 ½ cups of strawberries and 1/3 cup of basil, place in a food processor/blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

3. Place puff pastry sheet on a piece of parchment paper. Lightly roll out. Lightly cut a thin border on each puff pastry square, making a window. Roughly 2 cm from the edge. Do not fully cut the pastry, you want to make an impression with the knife. Using a fork, poke holes in the middle, avoid the edges.

4. Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Using a basting brush, lightly brush the puff pastry edges with the egg. Place in the oven for 13-15 minutes.

5. While the pastry is baking, put the honey and lemon juice in a sauce pan on medium low heat. Add the strawberry basil mixture. Bring to a light boil. Add the sugar. Boil for 1 minute, stir occasionally. Reduce to a simmer and let simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.

6. Next using a stand mixer or mixing bowl, place the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into the bowl. Whisk on high until you get stiff peaks. This will take a few minutes.

7. While the whipped cream is being made, cut up the remaining strawberries and basil, however you prefer them to be cut. Both will be placed on top of the whipped cream. Set aside.

8. Once you remove the puff pastry from the oven, using a fork, immediately press down the center and up to the sides. Do not press down on the sides.

9. Take the strawberry basil sauce and spread evenly on the puff pastry, avoid the edges. Next spread the whipped cream evenly over the sauce. Place the strawberries and chopped basil on top of the cream, however many you prefer but I recommend covering the top. Cut into squares, serve and enjoy!

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