Mini Berry Tarts
Each of these mini tarts has a crisp, buttery shell filled with almond-flavored pastry cream and topped with fresh seasonal berries. The shells can be blind-baked ahead of time, making assembly quick when you're ready to serve. Plan for about 90 minutes total, including chilling the pastry before baking.
Equipment
- Tart molds
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
- Rolling pin
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
For the Tart Shell:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour preferably organic
- ½ cup unsalted butter cubed and chilled
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
For the Pastry Cream:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 4 pieces egg yolks preferably organic
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries such as raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Tart Shell: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add cubed butter and rub with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the beaten egg and mix until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat and Roll Out: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out circles and line the tart molds. Prick the base with a fork.
- Bake the Shells: Place the tart shells on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool.
- Make the Pastry Cream: Heat milk in a saucepan until just boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually pour hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat, then add vanilla and almond extracts. Cool completely.
- Assemble the Tarts: Fill each tart shell with cooled pastry cream using a piping bag or spoon. Top with an assortment of fresh berries.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, brush the baked tart shells with melted white chocolate before filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 335IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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