Description
Mini Strawberry Tartlets with Cream Cheese Filling are delightful, bite-sized desserts featuring crisp tart shells, a smooth cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or elegant dessert tables.
Ingredients
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- 12 pre-made tartlet shells or homemade shortcrust pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipped topping
- 6–8 fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
- Optional: 2 tbsp melted apricot jam or strawberry glaze
Instructions
- If using homemade pastry, prepare and blind bake tartlet shells. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into cooled tartlet shells.
- Top each tartlet with halved or sliced strawberries.
- Brush strawberries with apricot jam or glaze for shine (optional).
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute berries like raspberries or blueberries.
- Add lemon zest to the filling for brightness.
- Use chocolate tart shells for a richer base.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Ensure tart shells are fully cooled to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg