The Art of the Old-Fashioned Tart

Complete with a sugar cookie-like crust, this traditional Cajun dessert, which loosely translates to “burnt milk tart,” shines with first-of-the-season strawberries and a hint of lemon zest. Tarte à la Bouillie with Strawberries MAKES 1 TART Filling: 1 cup sugar½ cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon kosher salt2 cups whole milk1 cup heavy whipping cream3 large eggs¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 teaspoon lightly packed lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract Crust: 2½ cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon kosher salt½ cup unsalted butter, cubed1 large egg1 large egg yolk1½ tablespoons whole milk½ teaspoon vanilla extract Strawberries: 3 cups horizontally sliced fresh strawberries1 tablespoon sugar⅛ teaspoon kosher salt 1. For filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt; whisk in milk, cream, and eggs until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is the…