🍓 Mini Berry Cream Tarts with Vanilla Whipped Cream

⏱️ Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Servings: 6–8 mini tarts

🧾 Ingredients

🥧 Tart Shells (Shortcrust Pastry)

• 200g all-purpose flour
• 100g cold butter (cubed)
• 50g powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1–2 tbsp cold water
• Pinch of salt

🍓 Berry Compote

• 150g raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• 50g sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)

🥛 Vanilla Whipped Cream

• 250ml heavy cream (cold)
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

✨ Garnish

• Fresh raspberries
• Powdered sugar
• Optional: white chocolate drizzle

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Tart Dough

• In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt
• Add cold butter → rub until crumbly texture
• Add egg yolk + cold water
• Mix until dough forms

👉 Do NOT overwork the dough

• Wrap and chill for 30 minutes

2. Shape & Bake Shells

• Roll dough (about 3mm thick)
• Press into mini tart molds
• Prick the base with a fork

👉 Prevents puffing

• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes
• Until golden

Let cool completely.

3. Make Berry Compote

• Cook raspberries + sugar + lemon juice over medium heat
• Stir until soft and slightly thick
• Add cornstarch slurry → simmer 1–2 mins

👉 Texture: glossy, slightly thick (not runny)

Let cool.

4. Whipped Cream

• Beat heavy cream + sugar + vanilla
• Whip until medium peaks

👉 Smooth and pipeable

5. Assemble

1. Add a layer of berry compote into tart shell
2. Pipe whipped cream on top
3. Add fresh raspberries
4. Dust with powdered sugar
5. Optional drizzle for extra aesthetic

🍽️ Texture & Flavor

• Crisp buttery shell
• Slightly tangy berry layer
• Light, creamy topping
• Fresh fruit brightness

👉 Perfect balance: sweet + tart + creamy

💡 Pro Tips

❄️ Keep everything cold

• Butter + dough → flaky texture

🧠 Don’t overfill compote

• Too much = soggy tart

🎯 Pipe cream last minute

• Keeps structure clean & sharp

🍓 Flavor upgrade

• Add:
  • Lemon zest
  • Vanilla bean
  • White chocolate layer under cream

❌ Common Mistakes

• Soft tart shell → underbaked
• Watery compote → not reduced enough
• Overwhipped cream → grainy

🔥 Variations

• Strawberry version 🍓
• Blueberry + lemon 🍋
• Chocolate tart base 🍫
• Matcha cream topping 🍵

🍴 Serving

• Best served fresh
• Can prep shells + compote ahead
• Assemble right before serving