Mini Strawberry Tarts

Name: Mini Strawberry Tarts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 78 min
Yield: ['35', '70 mini tarts']
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 cups butter; 4.5 cups all-purpose flour; 3 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix; 1 cup white sugar; 3 drops red food coloring; 3.5 cups boiling water; 0.25 cup cornstarch; 0.25 cup water; 3 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced; 1.5 cups whipped cream, or to taste

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⏱ 78 mins 🍽 ['35', '70 mini tarts'] 🏷 Dessert

These charming individual tarts feature a rich pastry made from cream cheese and butter. The baked shells are filled with a sweet strawberry gelatin glaze and topped with fresh strawberry slices. A final dollop of whipped cream adds a delightful finish. This recipe yields a generous batch, ideal for gatherings or as a sweet treat. The total preparation and cooking time is approximately 78 minutes.

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups butter
4.5 cups all-purpose flour
3 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup white sugar
3 drops red food coloring
3.5 cups boiling water
0.25 cup cornstarch
0.25 cup water
3 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
1.5 cups whipped cream, or to taste

Method

Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare mini muffin pans with a light greasing.
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Use an electric mixer to beat them until fluffy. Slowly incorporate the flour, adding one cup at a time, until a dough forms. Shape the dough into 70 small balls and press each one into a mini muffin cup to create the tart shells.
Bake the pastry crusts in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until they turn golden brown. Take them out and let them cool down.
Combine the strawberry gelatin, sugar, and red food coloring with the 3.5 cups of boiling water. Return the mixture to high heat and bring it back to a boil. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with 0.25 cup water to create a paste. Whisk this paste into the boiling gelatin until it is fully dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and let the mixture cool completely, which should take about 30 minutes.
Evenly distribute the cooled gelatin mixture among the tart shells. Press one strawberry half into the centre of each tart. If you like, add a little whipped cream on top of each tart just before you serve them.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories280 kcal

Fat17 g

Sugars8 g

Protein4 g

Sodium135 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert

AuthorMS KIMMY