Strawberry Shortbread Tarts

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Strawberry Shortbread Tarts
45 min.
8
276kcal

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Indulge in the delightful summer tastes of our Strawberry Shortbread Tarts, a perfect vegetarian dessert that will charm your taste buds! With the luscious combination of buttery shortbread cookies, sweet currant jelly, and fresh strawberries, these tarts are a classic treat everyone will love. Ready in just 45 minutes, they make a wonderful addition to any gathering or a special occasion.

Each unique tart is crafted from a tender shortbread base, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with the vibrant sweetness of strawberries. The infusion of orange zest elevates this classic dessert, adding a hint of citrus that harmonizes with the lusciousness of the jelly and fruit.

Whether you’re hosting a spring picnic or celebrating a summer gathering, our Strawberry Shortbread Tarts not only impress with their elegance but also with their irresistible flavors. With only 276 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delightful dessert without the guilt! Perfect for sharing with loved ones or as an indulgent treat for yourself, these tarts are just the thing to satisfy your sweet cravings while showcasing the essence of fresh strawberries. Dive into this simple yet sophisticated dessert—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup currant jelly ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 60 small strawberries stemmed () (from 4 baskets)
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and orange peel in large bowl until fluffy.
  2. Add flour mixture and beat just until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch-thick round. Using 3- to 3 1/4-inch cutter, cut out cookies.
  5. Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheet. Gather dough and reroll to 1/4-inch thickness; cut out more cookies.
  6. Bake until cookies are light brown at edges, about 15 minutes. Cool on sheet. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
  7. Whisk 1/2 cup currant jelly in small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
  8. Place 8 shortbread cookies on plates; brush generously with currant jelly (reserve remaining cookies for another use).
  9. Brush bottom of 1 strawberry with currant jelly; set strawberry, currant jelly side down, in center of 1 cookie.
  10. Brush bottom of more strawberries with currant jelly and arrange around center strawberry.
  11. Brush top of all strawberries with currant jelly to glaze. Repeat with remaining cookies and strawberries. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
  12. Let stand at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories276kcal
Protein2.4%
Fat46.74%
Carbs50.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.75
Glycemic Load
14.9
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.8117390663727%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.88mg
Petunidin
0.06mg
Delphinidin
0.16mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
13.05mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
1.63mg
Epigallocatechin
0.41mg
Epicatechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.58mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:275.71kcal
13.79%
Fat:14.47g
22.26%
Saturated Fat:9.02g
56.35%
Carbohydrates:35.43g
11.81%
Net Carbohydrates:33.81g
12.29%
Sugar:17.87g
19.85%
Cholesterol:37.63mg
12.54%
Sodium:95.89mg
4.17%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:1.67g
3.34%
Vitamin C:33.08mg
40.1%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.33%
Vitamin A:444.67IU
8.89%
Folate:34.6µg
8.65%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.6%
Fiber:1.63g
6.51%
Selenium:4.49µg
6.41%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.1%
Iron:0.85mg
4.69%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.19%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.94%
Phosphorus:35.43mg
3.54%
Copper:0.07mg
3.36%
Potassium:113.56mg
3.24%
Magnesium:10.59mg
2.65%
Calcium:26.39mg
2.64%
Vitamin K:2.41µg
2.3%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.75%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.73%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.36%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.19%
Source:Epicurious