Description
These Brazilian Strawberry Tartlets are a delightful dessert featuring a buttery crust filled with a creamy, brigadeiro-inspired mixture and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for a sweet treat or elegant finish to a meal.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a food processor, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add the cubed cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cold water, pulsing until the dough comes together. Add another tablespoon of water if needed. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough and press into mini tartlet pans. Prick the bottoms with a fork and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, 1 tablespoon butter, and vanilla. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10–12 minutes until thickened and pulling away from the sides of the pan. Let cool slightly, then fold in the whipped heavy cream for a silkier texture.
- Assemble: Spoon the filling into the cooled tartlet shells. Top with sliced strawberries. Warm the apricot jam slightly and brush over the strawberries for a glossy finish, if desired. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- These tartlets are inspired by Brazilian brigadeiro-style filling but made lighter with whipped cream.
- You can prepare the crusts and filling ahead of time and assemble just before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
