Strawberry Shortbread Tarts

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

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors found in these irresistible Strawberry Shortbread Tarts, a vegetarian dessert that’s sure to impress both family and friends. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base, these tarts are the perfect canvas for the sweet, tart burst of fresh strawberries that crown each cookie. This recipe beautifully balances the richness of the shortbread with the vibrant freshness of strawberries, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these tarts are both quick to prepare and visually stunning, adding an elegant touch to your dessert table. The addition of fragrant orange peel elevates the shortbread, while the glossy glaze of currant jelly gives the final presentation an appealing shine. You’ll find that not only do they taste exceptional, but they also shine beautifully on any plate, making them a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these Strawberry Shortbread Tarts offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, with just 276 calories per serving, you can enjoy a guilt-free indulgence! Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert masterpiece that will truly be a showstopper.

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • teaspoon orange peel 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