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Mini Berry Tarts
5 from 6 votes

Mini Berry Tarts

Perfect for any occasion, these elegant Mini Berry Tarts are made with a buttery crust, vanilla pastry cream and fresh berries on top

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 30 tarts
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

For Tart Crust
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature, 1 stick
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • salt pinch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups pastry flour
For Vanilla Pastry Cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar divided
  • 4 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons butter cubed
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
For Assembly
  • 2-3 Pints berries
  • 1 cup peach preserves

Instructions

For Tart Crust
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  1. Using the paddle attachment of the mixer, cream the butter and sugar over medium speed for 3-4 minutes
  2. Add the egg, salt and vanilla and mix until combined. Use a spatula to clean down the sides and bottom of the mixer bowl 
  3. Finally add the flour little by little. Do not overmix
  4. Divide the dough in two and flatten each one into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight 
  5. Over a floured surface and using a rolling pin, roll each disk until 1/4" thick and cut into 3" circles. If needed add a bit more flour
  6. Place each circle into a 2.5" diameter tartlet plan and using your fingers, press into the bottom and every groove. Tartlets pan don't need to be greased 
  7. Freeze for 20 minutes or until firm
  8. Preheat oven 350 Degrees F
  9. Prick the bottom of each tart pan with a fork
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden
  11. Remove from mold by simply inverting them into a cooling rack and let them cool completely
For Vanilla Pastry Cream
  1. For FULL INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE 
Assembly
  1. Warm the Peach Preserves in the microwave and strain into a clean bowl
  2. Spoon the chilled pastry cream into the baked tart crusts filling them 3/4 full
  3. Top with berries
  4. Brush the berries with the preserves
  5. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tart Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 78mg (3%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Vitamin C 1.8mg (2%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 tarts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tart
Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.