1. A shortcrust pastry shell (pâte sucrée style)
2. A creamy vanilla filling
3. A topping of fresh strawberries finished with a light glaze

Here’s what you’ll need.

Ingredients for the Shortcrust Pastry

• 250 g flour
• 120 g softened butter
• 80 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 g salt (about ½ teaspoon)

This dough creates a sweet, buttery crust that holds its shape, slices cleanly, and provides the perfect base for the soft filling and fruit.

Ingredients for the Creamy Vanilla Filling

• 500 ml whole milk
• 100 g sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 40 g cornstarch
• 1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
• 20 g butter (about 1 ½ tablespoons), softened
• Pinch of salt