Mini Fruit Tartlets

Mini Fruit Tartlets
30 min.
30
181kcal

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Looking for a delightful and refreshing treat to serve as an appetizer, snack, or even a dessert? Look no further! These Mini Fruit Tartlets are the perfect solution for your entertaining needs. With a buttery, crisp pastry base and a luscious lemon curd topping, these tartlets are adorned with an assortment of fresh berries and kiwi, making them a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Ready in just 30 minutes and serving up to 30 persons, these tartlets are not only a crowd-pleaser but also a cinch to prepare. Each tartlet comes in at a modest 181 calories, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. Whether you're hosting a formal dinner party, a casual get-together, or simply craving a sweet and savory snack, these Mini Fruit Tartlets are sure to satisfy.

The pastry is a dream to work with, requiring only a simple mix of flour, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, an egg, an egg yolk, and a dash of vanilla extract. Once baked to golden perfection, the tartlets are ready to be crowned with a cloud of whipped cream infused with lemon curd. The finishing touch? A colorful array of fresh fruit, each piece glazed with a delectable apricot jam to add that extra touch of elegance.

So why wait? Dive into the world of Mini Fruit Tartlets and tantalize your taste buds with this vibrant, delicious, and visually stunning recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these tartlets are sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Happy baking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apricot preserves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • large egg yolk 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • pints fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and kiwifruit assorted
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 11 oz lemon curd 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened (1 stick)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Beat butter and sugar until light, 2 minutes. Beat in egg, yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Knead into a ball. Divide in half; form into disks. Wrap each in plastic; chill for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment.
  3. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
  4. Cut into 2-inch rounds.
  5. Transfer to baking sheets; leave 1 inch between cookies. Gather scraps, re-roll and cut out more circles. Repeat with second disk.
  6. Bake cookies until edges are golden, 12 minutes.
  7. Let cool.
  8. Make topping: Beat cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of whipped cream into lemon curd to lighten. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Keep chilled. Just before serving, top each cookie with a teaspoonful of lemon mixture. Divide fruit among tarts.
  9. Melt jam in a pan over medium heat.
  10. Add 1 Tbsp. water; stir until liquid. Strain. Dab apricot mixture over fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Calories181kcal
Protein3.58%
Fat34.88%
Carbs61.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.24
Glycemic Load
10.44
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.3647826028907%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:180.56kcal
9.03%
Fat:7.15g
10.99%
Saturated Fat:4.43g
27.66%
Carbohydrates:28.36g
9.45%
Net Carbohydrates:27.6g
10.04%
Sugar:20.08g
22.31%
Cholesterol:23.11mg
7.7%
Sodium:63.87mg
2.78%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.04%
100%
Protein:1.65g
3.3%
Vitamin A:321.44IU
6.43%
Selenium:3.55µg
5.07%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.8%
Folate:17.18µg
4.29%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.14%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.4%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.12%
Fiber:0.76g
3.05%
Iron:0.54mg
3%
Phosphorus:22.08mg
2.21%
Copper:0.04mg
2.11%
Vitamin K:2µg
1.9%
Calcium:14.5mg
1.45%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Potassium:49.36mg
1.41%
Vitamin C:1.09mg
1.32%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.23%
Magnesium:4.25mg
1.06%
Source:My Recipes