Tartes Aux Fraises (Strawberry Tarts - France)

Name: Tartes Aux Fraises (Strawberry Tarts - France)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE FILLING; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup ground almonds; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 egg; 3/4 cup flour; 1 tablespoon rum or 1 tablespoon kirsch; FOR THE BASE; 7 ounces puff pastry (200 gm); FOR THE TOPPING; 18 ounces fresh strawberries (1.1 lb or 500 gm); powdered sugar (for dusting)

Servings: persons

FOR THE FILLING
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup ground almonds
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon rum or 1 tablespoon kirsch
FOR THE BASE
7 ounces puff pastry (200 gm)
FOR THE TOPPING
18 ounces fresh strawberries (1.1 lb or 500 gm)
powdered sugar (for dusting)

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Make filling by mixing the sugar & ground almonds together in a bowl. Then blend in the softened butter, egg, flour & rum (or kirsch). Set aside in a cool place.
3
Make bases by rolling out the puff pastry into 4 circles of equal diameter (approx 4-in). Prick the circles well using the tines of a fork, leaving a 1/4-in circular border. Spread almond cream filling over the pastry & allow to sit for a few minutes.
4
Bake for 20 minutes, remove from oven & allow to fully cool. Wash, drain, hull & thinly slice strawberries while bases are cooking & cooling.
5
You are essentially done at this point & can set aside the bases & strawberries for final assembly at your pleasure. To Assemble: Arrange strawberries on the bases in rosette shapes, sprinkle w/powdered sugar & serve immediately. (So easy! Was I right or not?).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE FILLING, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup ground almonds, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Tartes Aux Fraises (Strawberry Tarts - France) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!