Delicious Strawberry Tart with Pastry Cream

1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2In a food processor, mix the flour, cold butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add one egg yolk and continue mixing until the dough comes together.

3Press the dough into a tart pan, covering the bottom and sides. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely.

4In a saucepan, heat the milk until simmering. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch (¼ cup), salt (¼ teaspoon), and egg yolks (2 large) until smooth. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

5Remove the pastry cream from heat and stir in the vanilla extract (1 teaspoon). Allow it to cool slightly and then pour it into the baked tart shell.

6Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the pastry cream in a decorative pattern.

7In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry jelly (¼ cup) over low heat until melted. Brush the melted jelly over the strawberries for a glossy finish.

8Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy your delicious strawberry tart with pastry cream!