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Introduction
A fresh, fast dessert that looks special but comes together in a snap. These mini strawberry custard tartlets use a simple shortcrust and a quick stovetop pastry cream so you can plate dessert in under an hour. Prep is minimal and the tartlets hold up well for quick parties or a weeknight treat. If you love handheld sweets, try this alongside a lighter tart like strawberry rhubarb galettes for variety.
Speedy Mini Strawberry Custard Tartlets
A fresh, fast dessert that comes together in a snap with a buttery crust and silky custard topped with fresh strawberries.
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and mix until dough forms.
- Press the dough into mini tartlet pans and pierce with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Pour the pastry cream into the cooled tart shells.
- Top with fresh strawberry slices.
- Chill before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature butter to speed dough mixing. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days and assemble right before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg