Description
Delicious mini strawberry tartlets with a creamy mascarpone filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Pie Dough (Store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries (Ripe berries for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed is ideal)
- 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin (Avoid flavored variants)
- 8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese (Cream cheese can substitute)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Divided into portions)
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (Additional for whipped cream)
- 2 cups Whipping Cream (Total amount)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Divided into portions)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Additional for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out your pie dough onto a floured surface and cut it into 5-inch circles.
- Press these circles into mini pie molds, ensuring they fit snugly. Line each mini crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
- Bake the mini crusts for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove the weights and parchment, and bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
- Once done, allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a blender, blend the chopped strawberries with lemon juice until smooth. Heat the mixture in a saucepan, sprinkle in the gelatin, and stir until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Combine the strawberry mixture with mascarpone cheese and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Fold until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream with the remaining vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks are formed.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture. Spoon into cooled pie crusts.
- Chill the filled tartlets in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
- Serve topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices, and mint leaves.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe strawberries for sweetness.
- Gently fold the whipped cream to maintain its lightness.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg