Tartlets with berries
8 servings
40 minutes
Berry tartlets are an exquisite dessert of French cuisine, combining a crispy shortcrust base with a delicate lemon cream. Their history traces back to classic European tarts that have delighted gourmets for centuries. The light tang of the lemon cream harmonizes with airy whipped cream, creating a unique texture. Fresh berries add natural sweetness and a refreshing taste, while a light dusting of powdered sugar gives a finished look. These tartlets are perfect for festive occasions and refined coffee breaks, offering pleasure in every bite.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2-3 mm and cut out 24 circles.
- Shortcrust pastry: 400 g
3
Place dough circles in muffin molds and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool down.
4
For the filling, mix lemon juice, grated zest, yolks, and sugar. Pour into a pan and heat on low until the sugar dissolves.
- Lemon juice: 150 ml
- Lemon zest: 10 g
- Egg yolk: 6 pieces
- Sugar: 125 g
5
Add butter and stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool.
- Butter: 100 g
6
Whip the cream well and fold it into the cream.
- Cream: 250 ml
7
Fill the sand molds with cream using a spoon and decorate with fresh berries. Lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Fresh berries: to taste
- Vanilla icing sugar: to taste
