Mini Fruit Tarts
Each mini fruit tart starts with a crisp, buttery shortcrust shell filled with vanilla pastry cream and finished with fresh fruit on top. The shells can be baked a day ahead, making assembly quick when you need them. Expect about 1 hour of total prep and baking time for a batch of 12.
Equipment
- Tart pans or muffin tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Rolling pin
- Piping bag
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ice water
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
For the Topping:
- 1 ½ cups fresh fruits such as berries, kiwi, or mango, sliced
Instructions
For the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Incorporate the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until it resembles coarse sand.
- Slowly add the ice water, mixing just until the dough holds together without being sticky.
- Roll the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into rounds to fit your tart pans.
- Press the dough neatly into tart pans or muffin tins and prick the bottoms with a fork. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
For the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and fill the cooled tart shells.
For the Topping:
- Arrange fresh fruit on top of each tart. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Enhance the cream filling by adding a tablespoon of your favorite liqueur.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 618IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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