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Close-up of a Fourth of July dessert mini tartlet filled with cream and topped with fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

Mini Tartlets with Cream and Fruit

These mini tartlets are a delightful dessert for any occasion, especially for Fourth of July celebrations. They feature a crisp tart shell filled with creamy filling and topped with fresh fruit.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 tartlets
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Shells
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) or other fresh fruit

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag (optional)

Method
 

  1. For the tart shells: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the egg yolk and mix until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  3. Press about 1 tablespoon of dough into each cup of a mini muffin tin, forming a shell. Prick the bottom of each shell with a fork.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely in the tin before removing.
  5. For the cream filling: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  6. Once the tart shells are completely cool, spoon or pipe the cream filling into each shell.
  7. Top with fresh mixed berries or your desired fruit.
  8. Chill the tartlets for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can prepare the tart shells a day in advance and store them in an airtight container. For a festive Fourth of July look, arrange the berries in stripes of red and blue.

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