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Berry Custard Tartlets Recipe

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Celebrate with these delightful Berry Custard Tartlets featuring a buttery pastry cookie shell filled with rich and velvety Italian custard cream and topped with fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for festive occasions and a refreshing dessert treat.

Ingredients

Custard Cream

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup (65 gr) sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (20 gr) cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
  • 10 fl oz (300 ml) milk, hot
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dough

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup (100 gr) sugar
  • 4 oz (115 gr) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 gr) all-purpose flour

Topping

  • Fresh berries (for the topping, red, white, and blue berries recommended)

Instructions

  1. Make the custard cream: Warm the milk until hot but not boiling. In a medium pan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the hot milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Place the pan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture reaches a slow boil and thickens. Reduce heat and cook for 2 more minutes to achieve desired thickness. Transfer the cream to a glass bowl or piping bag and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before use.
  2. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, beat the egg with sugar until light and fluffy. Add cubed softened butter and continue beating until well combined. Mix in vanilla extract, salt, and flour, and blend just until the dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, form into a disc, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat and shape tartlets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease tartlet molds with butter and flour or cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough and cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) rounds using a cookie cutter. Place rounds into the tartlet molds, gently pressing the middle with your fingers, and prick the bottom with a fork.
  4. Bake tartlet shells: Bake the shells in the middle of the oven for 14-15 minutes until edges turn a light golden color. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  5. Assemble tartlets: When ready to serve, pipe the chilled custard cream into each tartlet shell. Top with fresh berries arranged decoratively to showcase red, white, and blue colors. Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overcook the custard to avoid curdling; constant stirring is key.
  • Use fresh berries of your choice such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for the patriotic theme.
  • You can prepare the custard and dough a day ahead and refrigerate them for convenience.
  • Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute if needed, but baking times may vary slightly.
  • For a smoother custard, strain it before cooling.

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