Indulge in the delectable flavors of a German Strawberry Tart, also known as Erdbeer-Tortenboden, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of summer. This delightful pastry features a buttery shortcrust pastry enveloping a layer of sweet and tangy strawberry filling, topped with a delicate lattice crust. Our comprehensive guide provides two irresistible recipes: one for a classic German Strawberry Tart and another for a vegan variation, ensuring that everyone can savor this delightful treat. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this quintessential German dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MOM'S FRUIT FLAN (GERMAN ERDBEER/OBST BODEN TORTE)
The dough is a little like a sugar cookie dough and doesn't get soggy with the fruit. Fill with fresh strawberries or your favorite fruit (my personal favorite is an assortment of sliced peaches, cherries, kiwis, and fresh strawberries arranged over a thin layer of custard topped with a clear jelly glaze, served with a dollop of whipped cream). Mom's favorite was simply fresh sliced strawberries with strawberry glaze, and whipped cream on the side. Delicious!! A great seasonal dessert. You will need a 10 or 11 inch boden torte pan for this recipe. The boden recipe is adapted from "Mennonite Girls Can Cook", the filling is all mine.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 1 Boden Torte, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To Make Base (Boden):.
- Thoroughly grease a 10 to 11 inch (25 to 28 cm) boden tin. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl beat together butter and sugar til white and creamy; add egg and beat til mixed in thoroughly.
- Sift together flour and baking powder and fold into the butter mixture, adding milk til it holds together in a ball.
- Press dough into a well greased boden torte pan (wet your hands with a little water to keep the dough from sticking to your hands).
- Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven. Cool in pan on a rack for 15 minutes, then invert on a cake plate or other large plate.
- Filling:.
- If desired, spread a thin layer of custard (or vanilla pudding or pastry cream) evenly over the cooled boden.
- Fill with a variety of fruit and whipped cream. Use any variety you like or simply canned peach slices or fresh strawberries.
- Glaze:.
- For a simple glaze, melt a little apple jelly or strawberry jam and pour over the fruit.
- -Or- take 1/2 cup of the fruit syrup. Cook it over high heat with 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water, cook it until it is clear, and the raw cornstarch flavor disappears (approximately 2 minutes). Drizzle evenly over the fruit.
- Chill until ready to serve. This cake is best served within 24 hours.
- Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and you have a lovely little dessert. Quick and easy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 97.4, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.5, Protein 2.9
GERMAN STRAWBERRY CAKE (ERDBEER TORTE)
Posted in reply to a recipe request. This recipe is from the cookbook "Cooking into Europe (choice common market dishes)," Dishes of West Germany section. (C1973) This cake is a sponge cake.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 10-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Oil two 9 1/2 - 10 inch sponge tins, line the base with greaseproof paper and dust with flour.
- Sift together the flour, cornflour, and baking powder two or three times.
- Break the eggs into a large bowl and whisk for 1 - 2 minutes either using electric beaters or a rotary whisk.
- Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
- Add the sugar and whisk over the heat until the mixture is creamy.
- Remove from heat and whisk until mixture is cool and the beaters leave a trail when lifted above the mixture.
- Gently fold in the flour a little at a time finally adding the grated lemon rind.
- Divide the mixture between the two tins and bake in a fairly hot oven (GM 5, 375°F, 190°C) for about 25 minutes.
- Remove the tins and cool on a wire rack.
- Spoon the jam and water into a small saucepan, bring to the boil and bubble to a thick glaze.
- Brush one surface of the sponge with the glaze and sandwich the layers together.
- Brush the sides with more jam and press the nuts into the sides with a small palette knife.
- Lift the cake onto a flat serving plate.
- Arrange the strawberries on top halving them if large, brush with remaining glaze and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2949.4, Fat 60.2, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 930, Sodium 653.4, Carbohydrate 548.1, Fiber 26, Sugar 329.5, Protein 66.5
BASIC TART CRUST - TORTENBODEN
A response to a recipe request on the boards, here's a basic tortenboden. Based on recipe from "German Cookery" by Elizabeth Schuler.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 tortenboden
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat the egg yolks and gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, and beat to a froth.
- Mix the hot milk with the remaining sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and butter.
- Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Combine all mixtures.
- Beat the egg whites until fluffy, then fold them into the mixture.
- Grease a pan and dust with flour, pour mixture into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool; when cool, slice twice horizontally, spread layers with cream filling of your choice, and set back together.
STRAWBERRY TART
This creamy strawberry tart boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of one big dessert. -Dawn Tringali, Hamilton Square, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust and press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Spread melted chocolate over bottom of crust. Refrigerate until almost set, 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cream and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over chocolate layer. , Arrange strawberries over filling; brush strawberries with jelly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove sides of pan before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries when they're in season.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to trim the edges of the dough so that it doesn't hang over the sides of the pan.
- To make sure the tart is cooked through, insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the filling. If it comes out clean, the tart is done.
- Let the tart cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the filling from running out.
Conclusion:
This German strawberry tart is a delicious and beautiful dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tangy strawberries are paired perfectly with the creamy filling and buttery crust. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this stunning tart that will impress your friends and family.
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