Description
Indulge in the refreshing and delightful flavors of these strawberry mousse tartlets, perfect for a light and elegant dessert. The buttery tartlet shells filled with a luscious strawberry mousse are a treat for the senses.
Ingredients
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For the tartlet shells:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the strawberry mousse:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
For topping (optional):
- fresh strawberries
- mint leaves
- whipped cream
Instructions
- To make the tartlet shells: Combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and water. Shape, chill, roll out, cut, press into pans, bake, and cool.
- To make the mousse: Cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice. Purée, strain. Bloom gelatin, dissolve in purée. Chill, fold in whipped cream, fill tartlet shells, refrigerate.
- Top with fresh strawberries, mint, or whipped cream before serving if desired.
Notes
- Make tartlet shells ahead and store in an airtight container.
- Use store-bought mini tart shells to save time.
- Add vanilla or rose water for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
