Strawberry Cream Tartlets
Delightful strawberry cream tartlets featuring a crispy tart crust, rich cream filling, and fresh strawberry toppings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Tart Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed) Ensure the butter is cold for a flaky crust.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2-3 tbsp cold water
For the Cream Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- Fresh strawberries halved For topping.
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam Optional, for glaze.
- Fresh mint leaves For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation of the Tart Crust
- In a bowl, mix flour and sugar.
- Add cold, cubed butter and rub in until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and cold water to form a dough.
Chilling
- Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
Baking the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough and press it into tartlet pans.
- Prick the bottoms with a fork.
- Bake crusts for 12–15 minutes or until golden. Let cool.
Preparing the Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Assembling the Tartlets
- Fill each tart shell with the cream filling.
- Top with halved strawberries.
- For a shiny look, warm the strawberry jam slightly and brush over strawberries.
Garnishing and Serving
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within a couple of days.