STRAWBERRY CUSTARD TORTE

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"This elegant dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious," says Brenda Bodnar from Euclid, Ohio. "Not only is it ultra-easy to prepare, but it's a make-ahead recipe, so there's no last-minute fussing when company is coming."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (12 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed and drained
Sliced fresh strawberries and mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Place half of the whipped topping in a large bowl; add strawberries. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the strawberry mixture. Top with a second cake layer; spread with custard. Top with a third cake layer; spread with remaining strawberry mixture. Top with remaining cake layer and whipped topping. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with strawberries and mint if desired.

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Luxmoon Luxmee
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I'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I loved this torte. The custard and crust are so delicious that they make up for the strawberries.


Malik koko
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This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's a truly special dessert.


Latoken Weowns
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I love the combination of strawberries and custard in this torte. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Juan Lopez
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This torte is delicious! The custard is smooth and creamy, the strawberries are tart and juicy, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Husky Hidan
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I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Bobby Hawes
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will wow your guests.


Lethu D
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best dessert he'd ever had.


Samjhana Acharya
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This torte is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Bodrul Vlogs
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I'm not a huge fan of custard, but this torte was surprisingly good. The strawberries really balance out the richness of the custard.


Rupesh k. Mahato
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This torte was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. It's so delicious and beautiful.


Jediddiah Jeshurun
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Wow! This torte is incredible! The flavors and textures are perfect together. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Jutt Jutt
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This is the best strawberry custard torte I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Taegan Richardson
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I made this torte for a party and it was a total showstopper! Everyone loved it and couldn't stop raving about how delicious it was.


Jewel Nyack
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This torte was absolutely divine! The custard was rich and creamy, the strawberries were perfectly tart, and the crust was buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!


Molai Aijaz Official
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This strawberry custard torte was a huge hit with my family! The combination of the sweet strawberries and creamy custard was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again soon.