Tartlets "Snegurochkina Cherry"

4 servings

40 minutes

The 'Snegurochka's Cherry' tarts are an exquisite dessert embodying a winter fairy tale. Crispy almond dough and a delicate mascarpone and cottage cheese cream complemented by juicy cherries create a harmony of flavors: sweet, slightly nutty with a refreshing berry tartness. This dessert evokes snowy winter evenings when frosty freshness combines with the cozy warmth of home baking. Cherry is a symbol of passion and mystery, and its combination with the airy texture of the cream makes the tarts a true festive treat. They are served at formal dinners as well as an elegant snack for tea. The simplicity of preparation and refined taste make them an ideal choice for special occasions or just to enjoy the moment. The sweet powder covering the tarts resembles the first snow, giving the dessert a magical charm.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 808.8
• Proteins: 13.4g
• Fats: 51g
• Carbohydrates: 75.9g

Ingredients

• Ground almonds: 3 tbsp
• Powdered sugar: 2 tbsp
• Butter: 125 g
• Wheat flour: 300 g
• Egg yolk: 1 pc
• Milk: 2 tbsp
• Soft cottage cheese: 50 g
• Mascarpone cheese: 150 g
• Canned cherries: 250 g

Cooking steps

1. For the tartlets, mix flour, powdered sugar, and ground almonds, and chop with butter until crumbly. Lightly beat the egg yolk with milk and pour it into the dough. Gently knead the dough with your fingertips, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Grease the molds with butter and lightly dust with flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground almonds: 3 tablespoons
   • Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Butter: 125 g
   • Wheat flour: 300 g
   • Egg yolk: 1 piece
   • Milk: 2 tablespoons
   • Butter: 125 g

2. Divide the dough into 12 parts, roll each into a circle, place in molds and press to the bottom. Cover each with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for 10–12 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 3–5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the prepared items from the molds and cool on a rack.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 300 g

3. For the filling, thoroughly drain the syrup from the canned cherries, and thaw the frozen ones at room temperature, then drain the juice. Mix mascarpone with cottage cheese and powdered sugar, and distribute it into tartlets. Decorate each pastry with berries and generously sprinkle with powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned cherries: 250 g
   • Mascarpone cheese: 150 g
   • Soft cottage cheese: 50 g
   • Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons