Fresh and Delicious Strawberry Tartlets
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Fresh and Delicious Strawberry Tartlets! These charming mini desserts feature buttery tartlet shells filled with creamy pastry cream and topped with luscious homemade strawberry jam. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to a sweet treat for yourself, these tartlets deliver warmth and joy in every bite. With the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries shining through, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Let’s dive into the simple steps to create these delightful pastries!
- 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 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the tartlet shells by cutting Pâte Sucrée dough into portions, pressing them into tartlet pans, and chilling for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake the chilled shells lined with parchment paper and weights until golden brown.
- For the strawberry jam, cook chopped strawberries with sugar in a saucepan until thickened.
- Make the pastry cream by heating sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream while whisking tempered egg yolks mixed with cornstarch until thick.
- Assemble by layering strawberry jam in each shell and piping pastry cream on top; garnish with halved fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg