Strawberry Tart with No Roll Crust

Ingredients

• 9 tbsp butter (room temp)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 tsp lemon extract (can use vanilla in place of these)
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
• 3/4 cup strawberries (use your softer ones here)
• 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp water
• 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• zest of one lemon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 -3 cups sliced strawberries

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Pie Crust ---

2. 2

   Whisk the flour, cornmeal, salt and baking powder in a bowl and set aside

3. 3

   Cream the butter and sugar

4. 4

   Add egg, egg yolk and extracts, mix to combine

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet just until the mixture comes together

6. 6

   Shape 2/3 of the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap

7. 7

   Shape the remaining dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap

8. 8

   Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight

9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

10. 10

    Remove the dough disc from the fridge, let it sit for 15 minutes then use the heel of your palm to flatten it and spread into a unbuttered tart pan, you can also break pieces and press down if that is easier

11. 11

    Once the dough is evenly spread then add the filling

12. 12

    Remove the dough log from the fridge, slice into slim rounds and arrange over the filling.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with coarse sugar and bake until the pastry is golden brown, i.e. for 20-25 minutes.

14. 14

    --- Strawberry Pie Filling ---

15. 15

    Mash the 3/4 cup strawberries, add into a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes

16. 16

    Strain into a measuring cup and discard the pulp. Add just enough water to bring the liquid to 3/4 cup

17. 17

    Now add the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest and salt into the saucepan along with the strained juice, bring to a boil, stirring constantly

18. 18

    Cook till the mixture is thick and clear looking, 3 to 5 minutes

19. 19

    Remove from the heat, cool a little then add sliced strawberries, let mix cool to room temperature before adding to the crust