Tartelettes aux Fraises (Strawberry Tartlets)

Tartelettes aux Fraises, or Strawberry Tartlets, are a delightful celebration of simplicity and freshness. Combining a buttery pie crust, lightly sweetened Chantilly cream, and ripe, juicy strawberries, this dessert is perfect for summer. With strawberry season in full swing, it’s the ideal treat to showcase the flavor of fresh-picked berries.

It's strawberry season in Ottawa, so I walked over to the fields by my house to the local "pick your own" farm and pinched off fresh, sun-kissed red strawberries. I used the leftover pastry from last week's Tarte aux Agrumes (Citrus Tart). A quick whisk of whipping cream, and this dessert was ready.

Recipe: Tartelettes aux Fraises (Strawberry Tartlets)

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

Pâté Brisée Sucrée

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup cake flour

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

Pinch salt

3 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

7 tablespoons unsalted butter,  cut into pieces

1 egg, lightly beaten, for glazing

1 ½ pint basket of strawberries

Raspberry Glaze

6 ounces raspberry jam (a generous ½ cup)

1 tablespoon kirsch (I left this out)

Chantilly Cream

1 ¼ cups heavy cream

¼ cup confectioner’s sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pastry:

• Combine flours, salt, sugar, and butter in a food processor. Pulse until crumbly.
• Add egg, water, and vanilla. Blend until the dough forms.
• Roll out and cut into small circles to fit tartlet pans. Chill for 30 minutes.
• Pre-bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until golden. Let cool.

2. Prepare the Glaze:

1. Warm the raspberry jam in a small saucepan. Add kirsch (if using) and mix until smooth.

3. Whip the Chantilly Cream:

• In a chilled bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

4. Assemble the Tartlets:

• Spread a thin layer of Chantilly cream over the cooled tartlet shells.
• Arrange strawberries on top.
• Lightly brush the strawberries with the raspberry glaze for a glossy finish.

You can find the recipe for Tartelettes aux Fraises (Strawberry Tartlets) in the book Le Cordon Bleu at Home (affiliate link).

Tasting Notes
Tartelettes aux Fraises are a crowd-pleaser. They combine the crunch of buttery pastry with the lightness of whipped cream and the natural sweetness of strawberries. Similar to a strawberry shortcake, these tartlets elevate the experience with their elegant presentation and fruity glaze.

Links
Dorie's La Palette’s Strawberry Tart
Confessions of a Tart: Fresh Strawberry Tart

::Whisk::

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