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Strawberry Mousse Tartlets

Strawberry Mousse Tartlets: Delight in Every Creamy Bite

Enjoy these Strawberry Mousse Tartlets, featuring a creamy filling and a crispy crust, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 tartlets
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Pie Dough Store-bought or homemade
For the Mousse Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Ripe berries for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Avoid flavored variants
  • 8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese Cream cheese can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Divided into portions
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Additional for whipped cream
  • 2 cups Whipping Cream Total amount
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Divided into portions
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Additional for whipped cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mini pie molds
  • Baking sheet
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out your pie dough onto a floured surface and cut it into 5-inch circles.
  2. Press these circles into mini pie molds, ensuring they fit snugly. Line each mini crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
  3. Bake the mini crusts for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove the weights and parchment, and bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Once done, allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. In a blender, blend the chopped strawberries with lemon juice until smooth. Heat the mixture in a saucepan, sprinkle in the gelatin, and stir until fully dissolved.
  6. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  7. Combine the strawberry mixture with mascarpone cheese and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Fold until smooth and creamy.
  8. In a separate bowl, whip the cream with the remaining vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks are formed.
  9. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture. Spoon into cooled pie crusts.
  10. Chill the filled tartlets in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
  11. Serve topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices, and mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe strawberries and allow ample chilling time to set the mousse properly.

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