Description
Flaky puff pastry tarts topped with sweet strawberries and a light glaze, perfect for an easy yet elegant dessert. These simple treats come together quickly with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into equal rectangles or squares.
- Place pastry pieces on the prepared baking sheet and lightly score a border around each piece without cutting through.
- Brush edges with beaten egg.
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture into the center of each pastry.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until pastry is golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use other berries like raspberries or blueberries if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
