Miniature Strawberry Tart

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   First, make the tart crustand roll it out to 3mm thick.

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   Line the tart molds with the dough and poke holes in the bottoms.

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   Make the Creme d'amande.

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   Mix the butter, flour, egg, and almond powder, in that order, into a bowl.

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   Wrap with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for an hour.

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   Make the custard.

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   Mix the egg yolk, sugar, and flour (sifting not necessary) into a bowl.

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   Warm the milk in a pot, add it to the bowl from Step 3 and mix together.

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   Using a tea strainer (or other strainer), return the mixture to the pot.

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    Heat on medium.

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    It's difficult to see, but when the surface starts to thicken, it will seem stiff.

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    If you mix it.

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    it will become soft.

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    At this point, remove from the heat.

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    Put into a shallow container and wrap tightly.

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    Put into the refrigerator for 20 minutes to quickly cool it.

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    Once cooled, strain it through a net.

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    It'll become smoother this way.

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    Take 40 g of the custard and add it to the Creme d'amande.

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    Put this mixture into the tart crusts from Step 1 and smooth the surface.

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    Bake at 170C for 30 minutes.

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    They should look like the picture when baked.

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    Once baked, let completely cool.

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    Add the custard to the whipped heavy cream and mix together.

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    Place in a pastry bag.

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    Using the pastry bag, squeeze a tall peak of custard cream onto each tart.

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    Assemble four de-stemmed strawberries atop each tart.

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    Dust the entire surface with powdered sugar.

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    Use whipped cream and the remaining strawberries to finish the tarts.

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    Enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.