Lucy M. These glazed fruit tartlets are small, colorful desserts that combine buttery crusts with fresh fruit and a shiny, sweet glaze.
Glazed fruit tartlets might look fancy, but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create pretty little desserts filled with fresh fruit and topped with a sweet, shiny glaze. This recipe breaks everything down step-by-step, so even if you’re new to baking, you’ll have success and enjoy every bite.
Ingredients
For the sweet pastry dough (pâté sucrée)
- 115 grams (about 1 cup) plain all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 55 grams (¼ cup) salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 55 grams (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
For the filling and shiny topping
- 150 milliliters (⅔ cup) heavy cream
- 225 grams (1½ to 1¾ cups) mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries
- Approximately 4 tablespoons red currant jelly or apricot jam, warmed for glazing
You’ll also need twelve 3½-inch tartlet pans.
Instructions
- Begin by making the crust. Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut the softened butter into small pieces, then rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingers until the mix looks like fine crumbs.
- Add the egg yolks and knead lightly until the dough just comes together. Don’t knead too much or the pastry may become tough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about ⅛ inch thick. Cut circles slightly larger than your tartlet pans.
- Press the dough circles gently into the pans, trimming any excess at the edges.
- Use a fork to prick the bases a few times to prevent puffing during baking.
- Place parchment paper inside each tartlet shell and fill with baking beans or rice to weigh them down. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for another 5 minutes or until the crusts turn golden.
- While the crusts cool, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Spoon or pipe the whipped cream into each tartlet shell evenly.
- Arrange fresh raspberries, blueberries, or your favorite fruits on top of the cream.
- Warm the red currant jelly gently until it melts, then brush it lightly over the fruit to give a shiny glaze.
- Chill the tartlets for a short while if you like them cool, then serve and enjoy these colorful, fruity treats.
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Glazed Fruit Tartlets
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Begin by making the crust. Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut the softened butter into small pieces, then rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingers until the mix looks like fine crumbs.
- Add the egg yolks and knead lightly until the dough just comes together. Don’t knead too much or the pastry may become tough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about ⅛ inch thick. Cut circles slightly larger than your tartlet pans.
- Press the dough circles gently into the pans, trimming any excess at the edges.
- Use a fork to prick the bases a few times to prevent puffing during baking.
- Place parchment paper inside each tartlet shell and fill with baking beans or rice to weigh them down. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for another 5 minutes or until the crusts turn golden.
- While the crusts cool, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Spoon or pipe the whipped cream into each tartlet shell evenly.
- Arrange fresh raspberries, blueberries, or your favorite fruits on top of the cream.
- Warm the red currant jelly gently until it melts, then brush it lightly over the fruit to give a shiny glaze.
- Chill the tartlets for a short while if you like them cool, then serve and enjoy these colorful, fruity treats.
Notes
Tips for Choosing the Best Fresh Fruits for Tartlets
Picking the right fresh fruits is key to making your glazed fruit tartlets taste amazing and look vibrant. When choosing fruits, look for bright colors and firm textures—this usually means they’re ripe and fresh. For berries like raspberries and blueberries, avoid any that look mushy or have mold spots. Gently press them to check for firmness; they should feel plump but not soft. Seasonality also matters. Using fruits that are in season will give you the best flavor and usually better prices. Strawberries, blackberries, and cherries are great summer choices, while apples and pears work well in cooler months. If you want to mix fruits, aim for a balance of sweet and tart to keep each bite interesting. Lastly, wash your fruits carefully but only right before assembling your tartlets to keep them fresh longer. With the right fruits, your tartlets won’t just taste better—they’ll also shine with natural color and freshness!Tips for Choosing the Best Fresh Fruits for Tartlets
Picking the right fresh fruits is key to making your glazed fruit tartlets taste amazing and look vibrant. When choosing fruits, look for bright colors and firm textures—this usually means they’re ripe and fresh. For berries like raspberries and blueberries, avoid any that look mushy or have mold spots. Gently press them to check for firmness; they should feel plump but not soft.
Seasonality also matters. Using fruits that are in season will give you the best flavor and usually better prices. Strawberries, blackberries, and cherries are great summer choices, while apples and pears work well in cooler months. If you want to mix fruits, aim for a balance of sweet and tart to keep each bite interesting.
Lastly, wash your fruits carefully but only right before assembling your tartlets to keep them fresh longer. With the right fruits, your tartlets won’t just taste better—they’ll also shine with natural color and freshness!
Nutritional Value
(Makes 12 tartlets; per tartlet)
- Calories: Approx. 180 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
Conclusion
Glazed fruit tartlets are a delightful dessert that looks impressive but is simple to make. The buttery crust, fresh cream, and juicy fruit come together perfectly with a glossy glaze that makes each tartlet sparkle. Whether you’re baking for a party or just a sweet treat at home, these tartlets bring freshness and color to any table. Once you try this recipe, you’ll find yourself coming back to it again and again!
