Mini Pistachio Delight Tartlets Recipe
Mini Pistachio Delight Tartlets are a flavorful and elegant treat featuring a buttery, nutty crust made from ground pistachios and a hint of vanilla. These bite-sized tartlets are perfect for afternoon tea or a sophisticated dessert offering, delivering a delicate crunch with every bite.
- Author: Isabella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Tartlet Dough
- 200g pistachios (shelled)
- 100g sugar
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp water
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your tartlet pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Grind Pistachios: Using a food processor, pulse the shelled pistachios until they are finely ground to incorporate smoothly into the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, forming the base of the dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mix, blending thoroughly for an even flavor throughout.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the finely ground pistachios, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir until a uniform dough forms, adding 1 tbsp water if needed to bring the dough together.
- Shape Tartlets: Divide the dough evenly among the prepared tartlet pan cavities, pressing it down and creating a small lip around the edges to hold the filling or maintain shape.
- Bake: Place the tartlet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are a golden brown, indicating they are cooked through and crisp.
- Cool: Remove the tartlets from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before removing or serving to ensure they maintain their shape and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute part of the pistachios with almond flour for a different nutty flavor.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better dough texture.
- Store tartlets in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- For a decorative touch, consider topping with a few whole pistachios before baking.
- If dough feels too dry, add the water tablespoon by tablespoon until it holds together well.
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