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Strawberry Tart

A light and creamy strawberry tart with a crisp crust and fresh strawberries on top, perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 teaspoon powdered gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons cold water or additional champagne
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.75 cups champagne
  • 0.5 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 0.25 cups champagne
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 lb strawberries sliced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9-inch tart pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs and sugar in a bowl, then pour melted butter and mix well.
  3. Press the mixture into the tart pan, covering the bottom and sides, and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.
  4. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Whisk cornstarch and sugar in a saucepan, then add champagne and heat until just boiling, stirring constantly.
  6. Melt gelatin, stir into champagne mixture, then let cool to room temperature.
  7. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until thickened.
  8. Fold mascarpone cheese into whipped cream, then gently mix in the cooled champagne mixture.
  9. Pour filling into cooled crust and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.
  10. Combine champagne, cornstarch, and sugar to make the glaze. Microwave until thickened, then let cool slightly.
  11. Arrange sliced strawberries on top of tart filling, then brush with cooled glaze.
  12. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Enjoy this elegant strawberry tart as a perfect dessert for celebrations.