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FRUIT TARTLETS

These might be super simple, but they have the flair of a Parisian patisserie.

MAKES 12

325g (11oz) shortcrust pastry
200g (7oz) frozen or fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries
5tbsp marmalade
✣Mint leaves (optional)

For the creme patissiere:

300ml (½ pint) semi-skimmed milk
1 vanilla pod
1 egg yolk, plus 1 whole egg
25g (¾oz) caster sugar
25g (¾oz) flour

You will need:

12 x 6cm (2½in) tart tins, baking parchment, baking beans, greaseproof paper and a piping bag with a 2cm (¾in) nozzle

1 Heat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Roll out the pastry and use to line the tart tins, then place on a baking tray and chill for 10 mins. Line the cases with baking parchment and baking beans, and cook for 10 mins. Remove the paper and beans, and cook for a further 5 mins until golden.

2 Once

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