Description
Light and refreshing strawberry mousse tartlets with a buttery crust and creamy, fruity filling. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for gelatin)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Extra strawberries for garnish (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and water, mixing until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and press into tartlet pans. Prick the base with a fork and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
- In a blender, puree strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Microwave for 10 seconds to dissolve, then stir into strawberry puree.
- Fold in whipped cream gently until fully incorporated. Spoon or pipe mousse into cooled tartlet shells.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Make tart shells a day ahead to save time.
- You can use store-bought tart shells for convenience.
- Strain strawberry puree for a smoother mousse texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg