Fresh and Delicious Strawberry Tartlets
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Fresh and Delicious Strawberry Tartlets. These charming mini desserts feature buttery tart shells filled with creamy pastry cream and topped with homemade strawberry jam, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness. Ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a casual weeknight treat, these tartlets are sure to impress your guests and brighten your day. Plus, they’re simple enough for bakers of all levels to create!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Pâte Sucrée dough (sweet shortcrust pastry)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 fresh strawberries, halved
Instructions
- Prepare the tartlet shells by cutting the Pâte Sucrée dough into portions, pressing them into tartlet pans, and freezing for shape retention.
- Bake at 375°F until golden brown, pricking with a fork and using parchment paper with weights to prevent puffing.
- Make the strawberry jam by simmering chopped strawberries and sugar until thickened.
- For the pastry cream, heat sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream. Temper egg yolks mixed with cornstarch, then combine until thickened.
- Cool the pastry cream before assembling: fill tart shells with strawberry jam followed by piping the cream on top.
- Garnish with halved fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg