Super simple strawberry tart

SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS

● 1 sheet of ready-made puff pastry

● 1 egg

● 1 tbsp water

● 200ml double cream

● 2 tbsp caster sugar

● 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

● 250g mascarpone, at room temperature

● 500g ripe sweet strawberries

● 1 tbsp runny honey

● Edible flowers and small sprigs of mint, to decorate (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4.

2. On a baking sheet lined with parchment, roll out the puff pastry to a large rectangle about 25cm x 35cm.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the water.

4. Use a knife to gently score a border 2cm in from the edge of the puff pastry and brush the border with the egg wash mixture.

5. Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden. Set aside to cool.

6. While the puff pastry is cooling, prepare the topping. In a large bowl, whisk together the double cream, sugar, vanilla bean paste and mascarpone cheese for 1 minute. Then slice the strawberries.

7. Once the pastry is cooled, top with the cream mixture, strawberries and a drizzle of runny honey. Decorate with edible flowers and mint sprigs (if using). Then chill until you’re ready to serve. ok!