These beginner-friendly raspberry tartlets feature a buttery crust, creamy vanilla filling, and fresh berries—perfect for spring and summer desserts.
Shortcrust Dough:
1⅓ cups (170g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (110g) cold unsalted butter
¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1–2 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)
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.