Subtle peppery bite with sweet fresh strawberries and balsamic vinegar. Doesn’t get any better than this!
Thank you to Seattle’s Frank’s Quality Produce for the delicious ripe strawberries and to Seattle’s La Buona Tavola Truffle Café for the incredible balsamic vinegar!
By Chef Tristin Papenfuse
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 15-20
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 Frozen Piecrust – defrosted
2.5 C. Sliced Fresh Strawberries
1 Tbsp. Orange Juice
½ Tsp. Balsamic Vinegar (high quality)
3 Tbsp. Sugar + 1 Tsp. for top of tart
½-1 Tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Balsamic Glaze
METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Defrost piecrust according to the box instructions.
3. Slice strawberries into 1/8 inch thick slices and place in medium size mixing bowl. Add orange juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar, black pepper and gently mix together.
4. Place crust onto a parchment covered cookie sheet.
5. Pile berry mixture into the center of the piecrust. Begin to fold in the crust one small section at a time all the way around the crust. There should be a gap in the center where the berries will show. Sprinkle the crust with sugar.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust turns a golden brown. Remove from oven and let sit for 20 minutes.
7. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
CHEF’S TIPS:
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Great served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Could be cooked at 375 for 20-30 minutes if you’re not in a rush.
About Chef Tristin:
Chef Tristin Papenfuse is a yacht chef and co-owner of Viaggio Charter, based out of Seattle, Washington. She began cooking in the kitchen with her mother and developed a passion for creating wonderful tastes and flavors early on. Tristin is a self-trained chef and takes every opportunity to learn something new from her peers and experimentation with new ingredients.
Tristin’s forte is seasonal and local Pacific Northwest fare, but she also enjoys working with any type of cuisine she can. She has been quoted as saying, “Even if you don’t think there is anything to eat in your fridge, chances are pretty good that I can make something out of what you do have.”
Growing up in Western Florida led to Tristin’s passion for boating, which she and her husband now share. Currently she masters her creations aboard their yacht, VIAGGIO, during charters in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast Alaska throughout the summer. In addition, Tristin works freelance on yachts between SE Alaska and the Bahamas.
Tristin counts herself among the lucky few that are able to make a living while enjoying their passion. Every chance she gets, Tristin and Viaggio Charter try to give back to the community by working with local school fundraisers, SeaFair’s Special Needs Cruise, Epoch Expeditions and other non-profit organizations.
For more information visit: www.viaggiocharter.com
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