Tartlets with grapes
4 servings
50 minutes
Grape tartlets are an exquisite dessert of Mediterranean cuisine, combining airy puff pastry with a sweet, juicy filling of green grapes. This recipe is rooted in the traditions of French and Italian gastronomy, where fruits often play a key role in light pastries. The crispy dough baked to a golden crust is gently complemented by the softness of the grape pulp, revealing its natural flavor under the caramel sweetness of sugar and creamy notes of egg yolk. These tartlets are perfect for morning tea, a light snack, or an elegant conclusion to a meal. Their refined taste highlights the delicate balance of fruity freshness and pastry crispness, making them a true gastronomic delight.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
On a floured surface, roll out the dough thinly and cut into 4 squares of 12 cm. Place on a baking sheet and carefully make cuts around the perimeter 1 cm from the edge with a sharp knife, but do not cut all the way through. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Wheat flour: to taste
3
In a small bowl, whisk the yolk with the cream.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Cream 40%: 1 tablespoon
4
In another bowl, mix the grapes, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Spread it over the prepared dough, leaving the edges clean.
- Green seedless grapes: 200 g
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: pinch
5
Brush the edges of the dough with yolk and cream, then sprinkle with fine sugar.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Cream 40%: 1 tablespoon
- Fine white sugar: to taste
6
Bake for about 25-30 minutes until cooked and golden brown. Let cool.