Tartlets Recipe

2022-10-31

By American Baker

American Cuisine

Dessert

How to Make Perfect Tartlets with Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer: Easy, Delicious, and Quick Fillings

Slow Cooker Tartlets: Set Your Filling to Perfection with Minimal Effort for a Delicious Dessert

Use the slow cooker’s "Low" setting to cook your tartlet filling (like fruit or custard) for 2-3 hours. Once the filling is set, spoon it into pre-made tartlet shells. You can use the "Keep Warm" function to maintain the perfect temperature until ready to serve.

Instant Pot Tartlets: Quick Custard and Fruit Fillings in Minutes with Perfect Caramelization

Use the Instant Pot’s "Steam" function to quickly cook custard or fruit filling for your tartlets in 5-10 minutes. Pour the filling into tart shells and use the "Saute" function to caramelize any sugar or finish the top layer with a crispy golden finish.

Air Fryer Tartlets: Golden, Crunchy Shells and Perfect Fillings in Just 10 Minutes

Use the air fryer to crisp up your pre-made tartlet shells at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, ensuring they become golden and crunchy. Once baked, fill them with your desired filling (fruit, chocolate, or custard) and air fry again for 2-3 minutes to set the toppings.

Tips and Suggestions on Tartlets

Making the Tartlet Shells

Making the tartlet shells for your Peanut Butter and Jelly Tartlets can be a challenge, as it's important to get the right thickness and texture. Use a pastry cutter or food processor to make the dough, then roll it out and cut it into circles with a cookie cutter or the edge of a glass. Carefully press the circles into a muffin tin, making sure they don't tear. Bake the tartlet shells for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.

Mixing the Filling

Mixing the filling for your Peanut Butter and Jelly Tartlets can be a challenge, as it's important to get the right balance of flavors. Mix together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, mix together your preferred flavor of jelly or jam until it is smooth and spreadable.

Filling the Tartlets

Filling the tartlets for your Peanut Butter and Jelly Tartlets can be a challenge, as it's important to get the right amount of filling in each tartlet. Spoon a small amount of jelly or jam into each tartlet shell, then top it with a small spoonful of peanut butter mixture. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the two layers together, being careful not to overfill the tartlet shells.

Decorating the Tartlets

Decorating the Peanut Butter and Jelly Tartlets can be a challenge, as it's important to make them look visually appealing. You can drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the tartlets, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top, or use a cookie cutter to cut shapes out of a second layer of pastry dough and bake them on top of the tartlets. Refrigerate the tartlets for at least an hour before serving to set the filling.

Classic Tartlets Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons of ice water
  • 1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup of heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup of your favorite jelly or jam (grape, strawberry, raspberry, etc.)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor or mixing bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt until combined. Add in butter and process until mixture looks like coarse meal. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time with the processor running until the dough forms a ball.
  2. Divide dough into 10 equal pieces and press each piece into a 4-inch tartlet pan. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  3. While the tartlet shells freeze, in another mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream until light and fluffy.
  4. Remove the tartlet shells from the freezer and spoon about a tablespoon of jelly into each shell. Then spoon peanut butter mixture on top, leaving room for the jelly layer to be visible around the edges.
  5. Chill tartlets in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 20 min

Cook Time 25 min

Total time 45 min

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
  • Sodium: 143mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 23g
  • Protein: 5g

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