Mini Strawberry Custard Tartlets
Mini Strawberry Custard Tartlets are delightful bite-sized desserts featuring a flaky crust filled with creamy custard and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a sweet treat anytime, these tartlets deliver bursts of flavor that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare, they are visually stunning and make any dessert table pop with color and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease mini tart pans.
- 2. In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- 3. Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick, cut rounds, and fit into tart pans. Prick bottoms with a fork.
- 4. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- 5. For custard, warm milk and vanilla in a saucepan. Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl; gradually add warm milk while whisking.
- 6. Pour custard into cooled tart shells and bake for another 20 minutes until set but slightly wobbly.
- 7. Once cooled, top with sliced strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Swap strawberries with other fruits like raspberries or peaches for variety. Drizzle melted chocolate on top for an indulgent touch. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.