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Summer Fruit Pastry with Lime Cream

Summer Fruit Pastry with Lime Cream
This refreshing tart features a crisp buttery shell layered with zesty lime cream and sweet fresh strawberries. Ideal for warm evenings when friends gather unexpectedly, it requires minimal effort but delivers maximum impact. The bright citrus filling balances perfectly with ripe berries—simple enough for weeknights yet elegant for special occasions. Serve immediately after assembling for the best texture.
Ingredients
  • 315 g all-purpose flour (2 1/2 cups)
  • 180 g unsalted butter softened (3/4 cup)
  • 200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 240 ml heavy cream (1 cup)
  • 30 g powdered sugar (2 tablespoons)
  • 30 ml fresh lime juice (2 tablespoons)
  • 5 ml lime zest (1 teaspoon)
  • 300 g small fresh strawberries (2 cups)
  • Granulated sugar for dusting
Instructions

1. Whisk flour and granulated sugar in a large bowl

2. Add softened butter and cut in until coarse crumbs form

3. Mix in egg yolk until dough comes together

4. Shape into a disk wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes

5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)

6. Roll chilled dough on floured surface to 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick

7. Transfer to 9-inch (23 cm) tart pan with removable bottom

8. Trim edges and press dough into pan corners

9. Prick base with fork then bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown

10. Let cool completely in pan

11. Combine heavy cream powdered sugar lime juice and lime zest in bowl

12. Whip until stiff peaks form

13. Spread lime cream evenly over cooled pastry shell

14. Arrange fresh strawberries on top

15. Dust with granulated sugar and serve immediately

Tools
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • tart pan
  • fork
  • oven
  • cutting board
  • pastry brush
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • rolling pin

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