Description
Delight in these Mini Pistachio Tartlets, a perfect bite-sized European dessert featuring a buttery crust filled with a smooth, sweet pistachio cream. These elegant tartlets combine finely ground pistachios with a creamy vanilla custard, baked until set and ready to impress at any gathering or as a special treat.
Ingredients
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For the Tart Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Pistachio Filling
- ¾ cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking both the tart crusts and the pistachio filling later.
- Make the tart dough: In a food processor, pulse together the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar briefly. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water—one tablespoon at a time—pulsing until the dough just comes together without being sticky.
- Form and bake crusts: Press the prepared dough evenly into mini tartlet pans, covering the bottoms and sides neatly. Bake these crusts in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until lightly baked. Remove the crusts from the oven to prepare the filling.
- Prepare the pistachio filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the finely ground pistachios, granulated sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fill and bake tartlets: Spoon the pistachio filling evenly into the partially baked crusts. Return the tartlets to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Let the mini tartlets cool completely before gently removing them from the pans. Garnish with chopped pistachios or a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a day before serving.
Notes
- Garnish with chopped pistachios or a dusting of powdered sugar for an attractive finish.
- These tartlets can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavors and ease serving.
