Strawberry Tart with Frangipane

The strawberry tart with frangipane is a delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the aroma of frangipane cream. Here’s the recipe with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

• 1 disc of shortcrust pastry (you can make it yourself or buy it ready-made)
• 200 g of strawberries
• 100 g of softened butter
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of almond flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of rum (optional)
• Icing sugar (for garnish)

Preparation

1. Roll out the shortcrust pastry in a tart tin, prick the bottom with a fork and place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
2. In a bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar until fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time.
3. Gently fold in the almond flour until you have a smooth mixture. If you like, you can add a tablespoon of rum to further flavor the frangipane cream.
4. Prepare the strawberries by washing, drying, and cutting them in half or slicing them, according to your preference.
5. Pour the frangipane mixture onto the pastry base and evenly distribute the strawberries over the cream.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 35-40 minutes, or until the frangipane has set and the surface is golden brown.
7. Allow the strawberry tart with frangipane to cool before dusting with icing sugar.

Curiosity

Frangipane is a cream made with butter, sugar, eggs, and almond flour that has French origins. It is said that the name comes from a Roman noble, Muzio Frangipani, who had invented an almond-based perfume used to scent gloves. Over time, his name became associated with the almond-flavored cream we know today, which pairs perfectly with the sweetness of strawberries.

This tart is perfect to enjoy as a dessert after a meal, perhaps accompanied by a sweet Italian dessert wine, like a well-chilled Moscato d’Asti which with its sweetness and effervescence will match perfectly with the flavors of this dessert.