Mini Fruit Tarts Recipe
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Mini Fruit Tarts Recipe
Description
Mini Fruit Tarts are crafted by baking small tart shells made from a flour and powdered sugar dough mixed with butter. Once baked until golden and slightly pressed down at the center for a perfect cup shape, the tart shells are filled with a light and fluffy cream combining heavy whipping cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract beaten to stiff peaks. The filling's richness balances the crispness of the tart shell.
The tarts are chilled until firm and topped just before serving with fresh fruit, adding juiciness and natural sweetness that contrasts nicely with the creamy filling and buttery base. This preparation results in an airy yet substantial dessert with a variety of textures and a pleasant sweetness.
They are a good choice for gatherings or special occasions and can be prepared ahead by baking the shells and making the filling, then assembling with fruit shortly before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup butter cut into small pieces
- Fruit
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a food processor pulse together the flour and powdered sugar, add butter gradually and pulse util the dough begins to hold together.
- Scoop into 1 Tbsp size balls, flatten into a disc, and then press firmly into the muffin tins (dough will come up the sides).
- Repeat with the remaining dough. Bake tart shells for 15 minutes. (Half way through press centers down with back end of measuring spoon). Cool in pan for 5 minutes and then move to a rack.
- Make the filling by beating the cream, mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until you have stiff peaks.
- Spoon or pipe filling into the cooled shells. Refrigerate until ready to serve and top with fruit right before. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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