Description
Delightful berry tartlets reveal a symphony of French pastry artistry with buttery crusts and luscious seasonal berries. Light cream fills complement fresh fruit, offering sweet sophistication perfect for elegant summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream (236 ml)
- 1 12 cups all-purpose flour (180 g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted cold butter (113 g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar (15 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl, then incorporate cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Wrap the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for half an hour to minimize potential shrinkage during baking.
- Heat the oven to 375°F and roll the chilled dough to approximately 1/8-inch thickness, cutting precise circular shapes.
- Gently mold the dough circles into muffin tin cavities, ensuring even coverage and smooth edges.
- Bake the tartlet shells for 15-20 minutes until they develop a rich golden-brown color, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Once tartlet shells have completely cooled, delicately pipe or spoon the whipped cream into each shell.
- Artfully arrange an assortment of fresh berries atop the cream-filled tartlets, creating an elegant and colorful presentation.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to ensure a flaky, tender pastry crust that won’t shrink during baking.
- Use cold butter and work quickly to maintain small butter chunks, creating a light, crisp texture in the tartlet shells.
- Swap wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Mix different berry varieties like raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries for a vibrant, colorful presentation that adds depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg