Ingredients:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
• 1 egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and butter. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix everything until the mixture is crumbly.
2. Add the egg yolk to the bowl and mix until well combined.
3. Slowly add the cold water to the bowl while mixing the dough. Mix until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
6. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface until it is about ¼ inch thick.
7. Use a cookie cutter or a cup to cut out circles of dough. Make sure the circles are larger than the size of the muffin tin cups.
8. Line each muffin tin cup with a circle of dough. Press the dough carefully into the cup, making sure it is evenly distributed.
9. Prick the bottom of each shell with a fork. This will prevent the dough from puffing up while baking.
10. Bake the tartlet shells for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Remove the shells from the oven and let them cool completely.
Now that you have your tartlet shells, it’s time to fill them with your favorite filling. Here are three simple and tasty filling ideas:
1. Lemon Tartlet Filling
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 3 egg yolks
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk until smooth.
2. Spoon the filling into each cooled tartlet shell.
3. Bake the tartlets for 10-12 minutes or until the filling is set.
4. Let the tartlets cool before serving.
2. Chocolate Tartlet Filling
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, heat the cream and butter over medium heat until it starts to bubble.
2. Place the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl and pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate.
3. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
4. Spoon the filling into each cooled tartlet shell.
5. Refrigerate the tartlets for at least 1 hour or until the filling is set.
6. Serve cold.
3. Spinach and Feta Tartlet Filling
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• 3 egg yolks
• ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions:
1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts.
3. Season the spinach with salt and pepper.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and heavy cream.
5. Add the feta and spinach to the bowl and stir until well combined.
6. Spoon the filling into each cooled tartlet shell.
7. Bake the tartlets for 10-12 minutes or until the filling is set.
8. Let the tartlets cool before serving.
Tartlets are a versatile and delicious treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. With this easy recipe, you can make your own homemade tartlets filled with your favorite fillings. Whether you choose a sweet or savory filling, these mini desserts will be a hit at any gathering or event.