Strawberry Tart Recipe

Strawberry Tart RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Strawberry Tart Recipe Rating 5

Looking for the perfect ending to any summertime meal? Here’s a swift-to-fix, creamy tart that boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. You could also make individual tartlets instead of one big one. Thanks to Dawn Tringali of Hamilton Square, New Jersey for the recipe.

This recipe is:

Contest Winning

Quick

4
[X]

Rate Strawberry Tart Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Strawberry Tart Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
  • 3 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 cup red currant jelly

Directions

  • Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Spread melted chocolate over bottom of crust. Cover and refrigerate for 5-10 minutes or until almost set. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over chocolate layer.
  • Arrange strawberries over filling; brush with jelly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove sides of pan before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 432 calories, 22 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 187 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Tart in Simple & Delicious May/June 2007, p37

Healthy Cooking

Featured Videos

  • Strawberry Tart

    This pretty strawberry tart is the perfect way to end a summer meal.

Comfort Food Diet

Try the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Online FREE for 7 days! It's an easy-to-follow diet plan you can do while enjoying delicious dishes!

Learn More >

New! Taste of Home Recipe Box

Organize your recipes into folders, personalize with notes, and easily share with friends.

Learn More >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Strawberry Tart (4)

Strawberry Tart Recipe

Strawberry Tart

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >


Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2011 by Kathie1026

Tastes like a recipe from a master chef. My husband forwarned me that if I make one to take to a family gathering, I'd better make one to leave at home.


Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2011 by coolbreeze35

I've made at least 4 of these delicious and beautiful tarts. It is fabulous!


Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2011 by janeldv

Delicious! A little hard to cut with the chocolate on the bottom, but worth the effort.


Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2010 by dianeve

Delicious. The chocolate added just the right touch.

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT