Description
Delight in these elegant Berry Tartlets featuring a flaky, buttery pastry crust filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream and topped with a vibrant mix of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Perfect as a light dessert or festive treat, these tartlets combine crisp crusts with luscious cream and juicy berries for a refreshing bite.
Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted cold butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Chill the Dough: Shape the crumbly mixture into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This chilling step helps prevent the pastry from shrinking during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Roll Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut the dough into circles to fit your muffin tins.
- Form Tart Shells and Bake: Gently press the dough circles into the muffin tins to form shells. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the shells are golden brown. Remove them from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, indicating the cream holds shape but is still smooth.
- Assemble Tartlets: Once the tart shells are completely cooled, fill them generously with the whipped cream. Top each with an assortment of fresh mixed berries for a colorful and fresh finish.
Notes
- Use cold butter to achieve a flaky pastry texture.
- Chilling the dough prevents excessive shrinkage during baking.
- For best results, whip cream in a chilled bowl.
- You can substitute powdered sugar in the whipped cream with granulated sugar if powdered is unavailable, but it may take longer to dissolve.
- Fresh berries can be varied according to season or preference.
- These tartlets are best served the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
