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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
45 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 (1 stick) room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups pastry flour
For Vanilla Pastry Cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar divided
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons butter cubed
- 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
For Assembly
- 2-3 Pints berries
- 1 cup peach preserves
Instructions
For Tart Crust
- Using the paddle attachment of the mixer, cream the butter and sugar over medium speed for 3-4 minutes
- Add the egg, salt and vanilla and mix until combined. Use a spatula to clean down the sides and bottom of the mixer bowl
- Finally add the flour little by little. Do not overmix
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Freeze for 20 minutes or until firm
- Preheat oven 350 Degrees F
- Prick the bottom of each tart pan with a fork
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden
- Remove from mold by simply inverting them into a cooling rack and let them cool completely
Cup of Yum
For Vanilla Pastry Cream
- For FULL INSTRUCTIONS CLICK HERE
Assembly
- Warm the Peach Preserves in the microwave and strain into a clean bowl
- Spoon the chilled pastry cream into the baked tart crusts filling them 3/4 full
- Top with berries
- Brush the berries with the preserves
- 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: 30tarts
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.