Super Easy Strawberry Tart Recipe (Puff Pastry Tart)

By Becky Hardin

Updated Apr 10, 2026

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This Strawberry Tart is one of my go-to summer desserts. Made with a flaky puff pastry base, a creamy mascarpone filling, and fresh strawberry topping, it’s incredibly easy to put together and delicious on its own, but I like it even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Easy Strawberry Tart Recipe

This strawberry tart recipe has got to be one of the easiest desserts I make. I used store-bought puff pastry as the base, topped it with fresh strawberries and mascarpone, and finished it off with a scoop of ice cream. I find it’s the ideal way to use strawberries when they are in season.

I’ve been working hard to build my baking expertise, and this month I decided to make this easy strawberry tart, and I couldn’t be happier. It just looks and tastes like summer!

Tips for Beginners

• Thaw the puff pastry. This should be done before you begin to prepare the recipe. I recommend letting it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, but in a hurry, you can thaw it at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
• Dry the strawberries. After you wash the strawberries, pat them dry so they don’t add any moisture to the tart.
• Do not substitute with frozen strawberries. Frozen berries have too much moisture, which will dilute the creamy topping.
• Mix the filling well. You want a thick creamy texture, not a runny one, so it holds the strawberries well.

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Super Easy Puff Pastry Strawberry Tart

4.78 from 9 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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This Strawberry Tart recipe with puff pastry is a favorite simple summer sweet treat; it's delicious on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 2 tsp water
• ▢ sparkling sugar optional
• ▢ 4 oz. whipped cream fresh or Cool Whip
• ▢ ¾ cup white sugar divided
• ▢ 4 oz. mascarpone cheese
• ▢ 1 pint strawberries washed/hulled, and sliced into 3-4 slices each
• ▢ ¼ cup strawberry jam
• ▢ ice cream for garnish optional

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 400F
• On a parchment lined baking sheet, roll out the puff pastry dough to a large rectangle.
  1 sheet frozen puff pastry
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the water.
  1 egg, 2 tsp water
• Use a knife to score a border, ¾ of an inch inside from the edge of the puff pastry. Use a fork to pierce the inside of the tart several times.
• Brush the pastry with the egg wash along the border. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar if desired.
  sparkling sugar
• Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked. Set aside to cool.
• While the puff pastry is cooking, prepare the topping. In a large bowl, stir together the whipped cream, ½ cup white sugar, and mascarpone cheese.
  4 oz. whipped cream, ¾ cup white sugar, 4 oz. mascarpone cheese
• In a separate bowl, mix the strawberry slices, ¼ cup white sugar, and strawberry jam.
  1 pint strawberries, ¼ cup strawberry jam
• Once puff pastry is cooled, top with the cream and then the strawberries. Keep refrigerated until ready to slice and serve. Top with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
  ice cream for garnish

Calories: 795kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 9gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 3gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 71.4mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 2.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make a Strawberry Tart Step by Step

Get the oven going and prepare a puff pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, roll out one sheet of puff pastry dough to a large rectangle.

Whisk 1 egg with 2 tsp of water together in a small bowl.

Use a knife to score a border ¾ of an inch from the edge of the puff pastry. Use a fork to pierce the several times several times. This helps the air circulate so the dough doesn’t bubble up.

Brush the egg wash along the border of the puff pastry and sprinkle with sparkling sugar, if desired.

Bake: Bake the puff pastry for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the topping: Combine 4 oz. of whipped cream, ½ cup white sugar, and 4 oz. of mascarpone cheese.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 pint of strawberry slices with ¼ cup white sugar and ¼ cup of strawberry jam.

Top the pastry: Once puff pastry is cooled, top with the cream and then the strawberries. Keep refrigerated until ready to slice and serve. Top with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

How to Store

This puff pastry tart should be stored in the refrigerator, and will keep for a few days, although it will have it’s best texture if eaten fresh the day of making it.

I do not recommend freezing this tart.

Serving Suggestions

This strawberry puff pastry tart is great on its own, straight out of the fridge, or warm from the oven, topped with vanilla ice cream. Though vanilla is a great option, sometimes I’ll opt to top the tart with this rich and creamy red velvet ice cream, or even a scoop of pumpkin ice cream. To add another layer of decadence, I’ll also drizzle the tart with caramel sauce or chocolate sauce.

More Summer Desserts To Try

• These Gluten Free Lemon Bars have a buttery gluten-free shortbread crust topped with a smooth and tangy lemon filling. 
• Grilled Peaches and Ice Cream features warm peaches smothered in ice cream and laced with caramel sauce. 
• Triple Berry Tiramisu features strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for a super fruity, super creamy dessert.

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