Strawberry Tart with Balsamic Vinegar

Serves 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Baking time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ batch of foolproof sweet shortcrust pastry 
• 500 g ripe strawberries
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar cream (or reduced balsamic glaze)
• 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch 
• 4 tablespoons almond powder (ground almonds)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Prepare the pastry, lightly dust a large sheet of baking paper with flour, and roll it out into an oval about 0.5 cm thick using a rolling pin. Transfer it with the paper onto a baking sheet.
2. Remove the stems from the strawberries, keeping them whole. Mix them with the balsamic vinegar cream, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Sprinkle the almond powder in the center of the pastry, then arrange the strawberries on top along with their syrup.
3. Gently fold the edges of the pastry over the strawberries with your hands (as shown in the photo) to enclose them nicely. Beat the egg and brush it over the visible parts of the pastry. Bake in the lower part of the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
4. Serve immediately with ice cream, liquid or thick crème fraîche, or English custard, drizzled with the strawberry juice that has run onto the baking sheet.

This rustic, hand-shaped tart uses only 7 ingredients, is quick and easy to make, and has an incredible look and aroma!