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Almond Tartlets

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These Almond Tartlets with Raspberry Jelly and Ultra-Vanilla Pastry Cream are an exquisite dessert that combines crunchy almond crust, tangy raspberry jelly, and rich vanilla pastry cream. Perfect for special occasions, these tartlets deliver a delightful balance of flavors and textures in each bite, leaving your guests impressed and satisfied. A treat that looks as good as it tastes!

Ingredients

For the Almond Tartlets:

  • 200g almond flour
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 75g granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp almond extract

For the Raspberry Jelly:

  • 200g fresh raspberries
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tsp powdered gelatin

For the Ultra-Vanilla Pastry Cream:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Almond Tartlets:

  1. Mix the dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract and mix until combined.
  2. Gradually add almond flour and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Press the dough into individual tartlet molds, covering the bottom and sides evenly. Prick the bottoms of the shells with a fork and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the tartlet shells for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.

Make the Raspberry Jelly:

  1. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until raspberries break down and release their juices.
  2. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
  3. Sprinkle gelatin over the raspberry liquid and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
  4. Heat the mixture again until the gelatin dissolves completely, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Prepare the Ultra-Vanilla Pastry Cream:

  1. Heat milk and vanilla bean (seeds and pod) in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale.
  3. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate until cold.

Assemble the Tartlets:

  1. Spoon a layer of raspberry jelly into each cooled tartlet shell.
  2. Top with a generous dollop of vanilla pastry cream.
  3. Refrigerate the assembled tartlets for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Berry Mix Jelly: Replace raspberries with a mix of strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries for a different flavor profile.
  • Chocolate Almond Tartlets: Add a layer of chocolate ganache over the almond tartlet shells before filling with jelly and pastry cream.
  • Vegan Version: Use plant-based butter and substitute the egg yolks with a vegan egg replacer such as aquafaba or cornstarch.