Strawberry tartlets

Strawberry tartlets

1 h
Small and simple to make, these stunning strawberry tartlets are tailor-made to be enjoyed in the sunny summer months. The recipe is easy with its simple marzipan tart base, sweet vanilla whipped cream, and juicy strawberries – and bound to make a beautiful batch of delicious summer treats. They taste sweet and fresh on warm days while looking splendid with beautifully piped whipped cream, bright red strawberries, and delightful garnish.
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Instructions

Tart base
  • Preheat oven to 200° C (conventional oven).
  • Beat butter, marzipan, sugar, and lemon zest well with a hand mixer for about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating between each one.
  • Add flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to the batter and whisk until smooth.
  • Divide the batter into 8-12 muffin moulds (depending on size) and bake in the middle of the oven for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the cakes from the oven and spread chocolate on top.
  • Let the chocolate warm up for a few minutes and use a teaspoon to spread it all over the top of the cake.
  • Leave the cakes to cool on a baking tray.
Cream
  • Whip cream, lemon, sugar, and vanilla sugar to a firm foam.
  • Pour the whipped cream into a piping bag.
Chocolate flakes and decorations
  • Melt chocolate in a small bowl or cup in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
  • Stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Spread the chocolate on a piece of baking paper. Use a spatula to pull through the chocolate to form a flat, thin sheet, about 10 x 30 cm.
  • Sprinkle with freeze-dried berries, nuts, or sprinkles.
  • Leave the chocolate to harden (in the fridge if you need to do it quickly or if it is very hot).
  • Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the chocolate into smaller pieces.
To assemble
  • Pipe whipped cream onto the cakes, add strawberries cut into quarters, and decorate with chocolate flakes.
  • Sprinkle with a few extra pistachios if you like.
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Tips

Whether at a grocery store or roadside stand, choose the best-looking strawberries. They should be firm, plump, and with potent colours. With the best berries, your strawberry tartlets get the best taste possible.

Tips

When it comes to presentation, cut the berries evenly so that every strawberry tartlet can be decorated the same beautiful way. It also ensures even bites so you get the perfect amount of flavours and textures in every bite.

Questions about mini strawberry tarts

Mini strawberry tarts taste so great, you need to get baking right away. To get ready, read some of the most frequently asked questions about the sweet desserts below.

How to make a mini strawberry tart?
A mini strawberry tart is a delicious small dessert with bursts of flavours and colours. Make the marzipan tart base, beating butter, marzipan, sugar, and lemon zest well with a hand mixer, then add one egg at a time, beating in between each. Beat in flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth, divide into 8-12 muffin moulds and bake. When they are done, spread chocolate on top and leave to cool. Assemble with firmly whipped vanilla whipped cream and garnish with strawberries, chocolate flakes and pistachios.
What crust is used for a mini strawberry tart?
Mini strawberry tarts are made with a marzipan-based crust that resembles that of the French frangipane. Both are made with almonds, but one of the main differences is that a 'Mazarin crust' is significantly softer and moister than a frangipane. That is why this type of crust is the perfect base for mini strawberry tarts: a mushy yet firm and light texture makes for the perfect base for velvety whipped cream and juicy berries.
How long do mini strawberry tarts last?
In the fridge, a mini strawberry tart can usually last for 2-3 days in an airtight container. For longer periods, you can freeze them, although only the tart bases and not the toppings. Cover the small cakes in plastic wrap or seal them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 1-2 months. Let them thaw overnight in the fridge, then continue with the recipe, topping with whipped cream, strawberries, and garnish.

Ingredients

Tart base
Soft butter
125 g
Marzipan
100 g
Sugar
75 g
Lemon (unwaxed), grated zest
½
Eggs
2
Wheat flour
150 g
Baking powder
1½ tsp
Coarse salt (approx.)
½ tsp
Milk
200 ml
Dark chocolate (chips or coarsely chopped)
100 g
Cream
Double cream
250 ml
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp
Icing sugar
3 tsp
Vanilla sugar, or seeds from ½ vanilla pod
1 tsp
Fresh strawberries
500 g
Chocolate flakes and garnish
Dark chocolate, light chocolate, or ruby
50 g
Freeze-dried raspberries, strawberries, sprinkles, or flowers
1 tbsp
Coarsely chopped unsalted pistachios (can be omitted)
2 tbsp
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Strawberry tartlets – easy, summery, and delicious

Nothing says summer like fresh berries and sweet desserts. Our delicious strawberry tartlets have it all, and they are as easy to make as they are easily enjoyed. They are simple to make, so bring along the whole family to bake with you, enjoying the family time before you dig into the sweet treats together. Make these perfect summery treats for sunny afternoons or warm evenings when you and your closest are craving a fruity and indulgent dessert with fresh bursts of sweet vanilla and strawberry flavours.

Sweet strawberries, velvety vanilla whipped cream, and moist marzipan tart base

Making the perfect strawberry tartlets only boils down to three things. Carefully chosen fresh and juicy strawberries are like the sun on a lovely warm day: essential. But a moist marzipan tart base is just as important. Because we love the sweet with the fresh, this marzipan tart base is made to feel more akin to a cake base with its delightful sugary taste and moist texture. Adding velvety vanilla whipped cream as the strawberry tartlet filling gives it an extra layer of summer sweetness while injecting a bit of tangy flavour to balance it out as well.

Small pieces of art decorated with chocolate, nuts, and a sprinkle of colour

You are the artist, and these strawberry tartlets are your masterpiece – ready to be decorated with taste, texture, and beautiful colours after assembling the base, whipped cream, and berries. Choose a light or dark chocolate to add deep dark hues with a deep rich taste or consider the great green colours of crunchy pistachio nuts. We also want bright bursts of summery colours! All the colours of the rainbow are at your service if you garnish your strawberry tartlets with colourful sprinkles or vibrant edible flowers! Adding freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries also goes visually well with the sunny theme, and they add a small but concentrated berry boost, making the desserts that much more delicious.

Perfect summer dessert option, sweet treat on a picnic, and much more

Easy to make and easy to transport, strawberry tartlets are the ideal summer dessert. They are small but big in taste, and they can be served as dessert for summer parties or as delightful, sweet treats for afternoons in the bright sun. Pack your picnic basket with a batch of sweet and indulgent strawberry tartlets, and your day in the sun just got better, tastier, and more beautiful.

We find that strawberries are pretty much synonymous with summer. So, why not see to it that you spice up your picnic by adding a fresh strawberry salad to your already scrumptious menu? You can also go for other summer favourites like our mouth-watering watermelon salad and tasty grilled corn on the cob for the savoury part of the menu and fried bananas or grilled nectarines for more treats on the dessert table.

Make it your own

We were not kidding about letting your artistic aspirations run wild! Strawberry tartlets should be your creative outlet, and that is why we have gathered a few great ways to help make the recipe your own.

A simple way to add a touch of personality is to combine the strawberry tartlets with other berries. With the addition of fresh raspberries or blueberries, you get a true flavour boost with a slight tartness that helps give the tartlets a refreshing and summery kick.

Served for adults only, you can also give them a different kind of kick. Letting the berries soak in alcohol for a few hours or even overnight, they absorb all the wonderful flavours and aromas of the alcohol. Use, for example, brandy, rum, champagne or sparkling wine, or a sweet liqueur depending on the notes and aromas you want to add.

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