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Raspberry Tartlets

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These Raspberry Tartlets are delightful mini desserts featuring buttery tart shells filled with creamy custard or pastry cream and topped with fresh raspberries. Perfect for tea time or elegant gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pastry cream or vanilla custard
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine flour and sugar. Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and cold water. Pulse until the dough comes together.
  4. Press dough into tartlet pans and prick the bottoms with a fork. Chill for 15 minutes.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  6. Fill each tartlet shell with pastry cream or custard.
  7. Top with fresh raspberries.
  8. If desired, warm apricot jam and brush over raspberries for a glossy finish.
  9. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought tartlet shells to save time.
  • Chill tartlets for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
  • Substitute other berries like blueberries or strawberries if desired.

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