Fresh and Delicious Strawberry Tartlets
If you’re in search of a delightful dessert that combines simplicity with elegance, look no further than these Fresh and Delicious Strawberry Tartlets. Each bite features a buttery shell filled with creamy pastry cream and topped with vibrant strawberries, resulting in a treat that’s sure to bring joy to any occasion. Perfect for family gatherings or as a sweet indulgence during a busy weeknight, these tartlets are not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. With fresh ingredients and versatile options for customization, you’ll find this recipe as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. Let’s embark on this delicious journey together!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 servings 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 12 pieces, pressing them into tartlet pans, and freezing for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prick the shells with a fork, line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights or dried beans, then bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the strawberry jam by cooking chopped strawberries and sugar over medium heat until thickened.
- For the pastry cream, simmer sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream; temper egg yolks mixed with cornstarch before combining everything back in the pan and stirring until thickened.
- Chill the pastry cream for about two hours.
- Assemble by spreading strawberry jam in cooled tartlet shells, piping chilled pastry cream on top, and finishing with halved fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg