Ingredients
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- 250g all-purpose flour
- 50g powdered sugar
- 130g unsalted butter
- 1 large egg yolk
- 220ml milk
- 30g granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 20g cornstarch
- 1 vanilla bean pod
- 250ml heavy cream (cold)
- 2 sheets of agar-agar (as a gelling agent)
- 400g fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until sandy. Add egg yolk and water; combine until dough forms. Roll out and place in a tart pan.
- Bake the crust for about 25 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the diplomat cream, heat milk with the split vanilla pod. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually add hot milk while whisking. Return to heat and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat; dissolve soaked agar-agar in the warm mixture and let cool slightly.
- Whip cold cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the cooled custard.
- Pour the diplomat cream into the cooled crust and top with halved strawberries. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Make sure all ingredients are chilled for optimal results. Experiment with different fruits such as raspberries or blueberries for variety.
