Fresh and Delicious Strawberry Tartlets
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade desserts with this Fresh and Delicious Strawberry Tartlets Recipe. These charming mini pastries are filled with a luscious creamy pastry cream and topped with vibrant homemade strawberry jam, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these tartlets will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Their easy-to-follow preparation steps allow anyone to create these elegant desserts, while the make-ahead convenience ensures you can enjoy them without stress. Each bite bursts with fresh strawberry flavor, providing a refreshing and indulgent experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade
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
Instructions
- Prepare the Pâte Sucrée dough, divide into 12 portions, and press into tartlet pans.
- Freeze tartlet shells for 15-30 minutes to prevent shrinkage.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake the shells for 10-15 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- Cook chopped strawberries and sugar over medium heat in a saucepan until soft and syrupy; simmer until thickened.
- For the pastry cream, combine sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream in a saucepan; temper egg yolks with cornstarch before mixing back in; stir constantly until thickened.
- Chill the pastry cream for at least two hours.
- Assemble tartlets by spreading a layer of strawberry jam in each shell and piping chilled pastry cream on top.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry halves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg