Description
Delight in these elegant Berry Tartlets featuring a crisp, buttery pastry shell filled with luscious vanilla whipped cream and topped with a vibrant mixture of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Perfect for a light dessert or an impressive treat for gatherings, these tartlets combine classic flavors with a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted cold butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling & Topping
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create Pastry Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Chill Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This step helps prevent shrinkage during baking.
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into circles sized to fit muffin tins.
- Bake Pastry Shells: Press each dough circle gently into the muffin tins to form tartlet shells. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn a golden brown. Remove and allow to cool completely in the tins before removing.
- Whip Cream Filling: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream along with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, creating a smooth, fluffy filling.
- Assemble Tartlets: Carefully fill each cooled pastry shell with the whipped cream. Top generously with the fresh mixed berries to finish.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold to achieve a flaky pastry texture.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the dough.
- Use a chilled bowl and beaters when whipping cream for better volume.
- Serve the tartlets immediately or keep them chilled until serving to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to substitute or add other fresh fruits according to seasonal availability.
