Easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart
This simple Easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart prepped in minutes makes the perfect summertime dessert or addition to any brunch. The sweetness from the strawberries pours into the pastry, making each bite taste like a sunny day. Delicious all on its own but perfectly pairs with vegan vanilla ice cream!
If you're looking for more summer desserts, check out my Dairy-Free Creamy Coconut Popsicles or No Bake Vegan Orange Cheesecake!
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Why this recipe?
🍓You love fresh strawberries
🍓You're looking for a fast & easy dessert
🍓You want to share a dessert everyone will love
🍓Bake for special occasions when you want a light dessert
🍓You want to share the perfect dessert at a gathering, like a brunch or a summer picnic, that's healthy and plant-based!
What You'll Need
Sheet of puff pastry - homemade is an option but finding a pre-made to roll out from the store makes this recipe easy, breezy, and perfect for any summer evening treat.
Fresh sweet strawberries or any fresh fruit of choice - while I chose in-season strawberries, any fruit will do! Berries seem preferred, but peaches or pears would probably hit the spot!
Vanilla extract - berries & sugar bring the sweetness to this dessert, but a touch of vanilla seals in the warming flavor you'll love in each bite.
Lemon juice - not only does this help break the strawberries' natural sugars down it balances the flavors, so it's not too sweet.
A scoop of ice cream (optional but highly recommended, tip: french vanilla will make your toes curl!)
Equipment
Prepared baking sheet with parchment paper
Wire rack for cooling
Pastry brush (optional)
How to Make Easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart
A printable recipe card with full instructions at the end of this post.
- Allow the store-bought puff pastry to thaw per package instructions. Be sure to read the ingredients to ensure that it's vegan. The pastry brand I love baking with is linked here. You'll typically get two pastry sheets in a package; keep them separate for two pastry tarts versus one large rectangle.
- Preheat the oven per package instructions (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Once thawed, sprinkle some flour onto your work surface and roll the puff pastries out to ensure no sticking. Fold each edge of the pastry inward about one inch to create a barrier for the filling. Not totally needed, but if desired, you can brush the outer edge of the pastry shell with plant milk as an egg wash replacement. Transfer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Slice the fresh strawberries and add them to a small bowl. Add all filling ingredients to the bowl with the strawberry slices, stir until combined, and then transfer into the pastry square.
- Place tarts in the oven per recommended time, usually 15-20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- While the pastry bakes, crack open the vanilla ice cream! Once ready, allow the pastry to cool, then using a sharp knife, cut into small squares and serve!
How to Store
Since this flaky puff pastry is easy to prep and bake, it's best to make it the day of. It holds well in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container.
Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and pop the leftover tart in for a few minutes to reheat, then enjoy the flaky crust all over again!
Add it to the list!
Be sure to grab some puff pastry dough and fresh strawberries at the grocery store soon so you can enjoy this simple summer dessert, and check back in on how it went!
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Easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart
Ingredients
Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cartons fresh strawberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup organic cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredients:
- 1 package puff pastry sheet (packages usually have two, use them separately, making two tarts versus making one large rectangle tart).
- Vegan vanilla ice cream
- Optional: plant milk for brushing (egg wash replacement)
- Optional: fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Allow the store-bought puff pastry to thaw per package instructions. Be sure to read the ingredients to ensure that it's vegan. The pastry brand I love baking with is linked here. You'll typically get two pastry sheets in a package; keep them separate for two pastry tarts versus one large rectangle.
- Preheat the oven per package instructions (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Once thawed, sprinkle some flour onto your work surface and roll the puff pastries out to ensure no sticking. Fold each edge of the pastry inward about one inch to create a barrier for the filling. Not totally needed, but if desired, you can brush the outer edge of the pastry shell with plant milk as an egg wash replacement.
- Transfer pastry tarts onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Slice the fresh strawberries and add them to a small bowl. Add all filling ingredients to the bowl with the strawberry slices, stir until combined, and then transfer into the pastry square.
- Place tarts in the oven per recommended time, usually 15-20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- While the pastry bakes crack open the vanilla ice cream! Once done baking, allow the pastry to cool, then using a sharp knife, cut into small squares and serve with a scoop of ice cream!
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