Puff Pastry Strawberry Tarts
These puff pastry strawberry tarts with almonds are not only easy to make, but you will also impress your guests with their elegant appearance, sweet taste, and light flaky texture.
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry defrosted as per box instructions
- 3 cups fresh strawberries hulled and cut in half
- 3 tablespoons raw cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
For serving
- Mint cut into ribbons
- Ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries. Mix the strawberries, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 12″ x 12″ square. Then using a pizza cutter or knife divide that square into 9 – 4” x 4” squares.
- Using a knife, lightly score a line ½” from the edge of the pastry on each of the four sides. Then with a fork, prick the center of each square a few times.
- Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper, then place the 9 pastry squares on the parchment.
- Using a pastry brush, add the beaten egg onto the outer edges of the pastry.
- Next, strain the strawberries from the juices. Then place approximately ⅓ of a cup of strawberries in the centre each square.
- Sprinkle a few almond slices over the strawberries.
- Sprinkle the outer edges with sugar.
- Place the tray in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. This is a crucial step, puff pastry needs to be chilled, when going into the hot oven in order for it to rise properly. Chilling the pastry ensures the buttery layers remain separate and flaky.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 25-35 minutes or until the pastry has risen and is golden brown.
- Sprinkle with mint and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!
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