Mini Strawberry Custard Tartlets From Scratch Recipe

These Quick Mini Strawberry Custard Tarts deliver elegant flavor with minimal effort. The creamy vanilla custard and fresh berry topping create a perfect balance of sweet and tart in every bite. After extensive testing, I found this streamlined method cuts the typical custard-making time nearly in half, making these tarts a fantastic last-minute dessert for any gathering.

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Mini Strawberry Custard Tartlets From Scratch

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 100 grams granulated sugar ((1/2 cup))
  • 24 grams cornstarch ((3 Tablespoons))
  • Pinch of Kosher salt
  • 4 large egg yolks, (room temperature)
  • 480 milliliters whole milk ((2 cups))
  • 42 grams cold unsalted butter, (cut into cubes (3 Tablespoons))
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 454 grams fresh strawberries ((1 pound))
  • 80 grams apricot preserves ((1/4 cup))
  • 32 mini tart shells (or store-bought)
  • Whipped cream, (for serving – optional)

Instructions

  1. Pastry Cream
  2. Strawberry Tarts

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