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Raspberry Tartlets Recipe for Beginners (Elegant Mini Dessert)

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These beginner-friendly raspberry tartlets feature a buttery crust, creamy vanilla filling, and fresh berries—perfect for spring and summer desserts.

Ingredients

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Shortcrust Dough:

  • 1⅓ cups (170g) all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup (110g) cold unsalted butter

  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 12 tbsp cold water

  • Pinch of salt

Vanilla Filling:

  • 1 cup (240ml) milk

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • (Optional) 2 tbsp cream cheese

Topping:

  • 1½ cups (200g) fresh raspberries

  • 2 tbsp apricot jam

  • Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  • Mix flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Add egg yolk and water. Form dough, chill 30 mins.

  • Roll out and press into tart pans. Chill again. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

  • Blind bake 12–15 mins total. Cool completely.

  • Heat milk and vanilla. Whisk yolk, sugar, cornstarch. Combine and thicken on stove. Cool slightly.

  • Fill tart shells. Top with raspberries.

  • Glaze with warmed jam. Chill and serve with powdered sugar.