Treat yourself to tea in the AFTERNOON
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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