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Crispy Tartlet Shells Recipe for Perfect Fancy Desserts

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Flaky, buttery, and delicate tartlet shells that are easy to make and perfect for elevating your dessert game with endless filling possibilities.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the chilled butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the cold water. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until the dough just comes together.
  4. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow it to rest and firm up.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a round cutter slightly larger than your tartlet molds to cut out circles of dough.
  7. Press the dough circles gently into tartlet pans or muffin tins, ensuring an even thickness. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
  8. Prick the bottom of each tartlet shell with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
  9. Place parchment paper squares inside each tartlet shell and fill with baking weights or dried beans for blind baking.
  10. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment paper. Bake for another 5-7 minutes or until the edges are golden and crisp.
  11. Allow the shells to cool completely before removing them from the pans. They’re now ready to fill and serve!

Notes

[‘Chill the butter before mixing to achieve a flaky texture.’, ‘Avoid overworking the dough to maintain tenderness.’, ‘Blind baking with weights ensures the shells hold their shape.’, ‘Watch for a light golden color to avoid overbaking.’, ‘These shells freeze well for future use.’]

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Keywords: tartlet shells, crispy tartlets, dessert shells, fancy desserts, pastry shells

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