Introducing the tantalizing Cranberry Tartlets, a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of tangy cranberries, the buttery richness of a flaky crust, and a hint of zesty orange. These individual tartlets are not only visually appealing with their crimson filling peeking through a golden crust, but they also deliver a burst of sweet and tart flavors in every bite. Perfect for special occasions, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet ending to a memorable meal, these Cranberry Tartlets will surely leave a lasting impression.
This recipe collection features three variations of Cranberry Tartlets, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. The first recipe presents a traditional Cranberry Tartlet with a buttery shortcrust pastry and a vibrant cranberry filling, while the second recipe introduces a delightful twist with a hint of orange zest, adding a refreshing citrus note to the tartlets. For those seeking a gluten-free option, the third recipe offers a delectable Almond Flour Cranberry Tartlet, featuring a nutty and flavorful crust made from almond flour.
Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process, ensuring that you create perfect Cranberry Tartlets every time. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes provide the guidance and inspiration you need to impress your friends and family with this delectable treat.
CRANBERRY-BRIE TARTLETS
My family hosts a holiday drop-in each year, and that's where these crescent tartlets made their first appearance. They're easy to make, but look like a gourmet treat. -Cindy Davis, Bonita Springs, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll one tube of crescent dough into one long rectangle; press perforations to seal. Cut into 24 pieces; lightly press each piece onto the bottom and up sides of an ungreased mini-muffin cup. Repeat with remaining crescent dough., Place about 1 rounded teaspoon cheese in each cup; top with cranberry sauce and sprinkle with pecans. Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY CURD TARTLETS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes 40 tartlets
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place cranberries, water, and orange juice in a saucepan, cover, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst, about 35 minutes. Press through a fine sieve, scraping back of sieve to get all the pulp (you should have about 1 3/4 cups), and discard solids. Cook pulp in pan with butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat, stirring, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved, about 7 minutes.
- Whisk together egg yolks and egg in a medium bowl, then whisk in cranberry mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time. Return mixture to pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes. Pass through sieve into a bowl (you should have about 3 cups) and press plastic wrap directly on surface of curd to cover. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. To serve, let guests assemble their own tartlets, or spoon curd into pastry cups and top with whipped cream.
CRANBERRY WALNUT TARTLETS
Steps:
- Prepare tart shells: In an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and salt, and beat until combined. Add flour all at once, and slowly mix just until flour is evenly moistened. You don't want to mix until a ball forms around the beaters.
- Transfer to a plastic bag and form into a 6 inch log. Seal bag, pressing out any air, and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours or as long as 4 days.
- Divide log into 8 parts. On a lightly floured board, roll dough into rounds to fit 8 individual tart pans, 3 inch round x 1 inch deep. The dough should be about 1/8 inch thick. Chill tart shells for 1/2 hour.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line tart shells with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dry beans. Bake 10 minutes, remove foil and weights and bake shells 5 minutes longer. Remove and cool.
- Prepare tart filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn syrup, eggs, butter and orange zest. Divide walnuts and cranberries evenly among the partially baked tart shells. Pour sugar mixture over walnuts and cranberries.
- Bake tarts 20 to 25 minutes or until crusts are golden. The edge of the filling will be firmer than the center. Cool tarts of wire racks and refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove cooled tarts from pans and serve.
CRANBERRY TARTLETS
Pair leftover pie dough and cranberry sauce for a tasty post-turkey-sandwich dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange squares of dough in cups of a mini-muffin pan. Top each square with 1 1/2 teaspoons cranberry sauce; fold in edges. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Beat together egg yolk and cream. Brush tartlets with egg wash; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake at 400 degrees until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN CRANBERRY-ALMOND TARTLETS
These tartlets are the perfect way to please everyone at the table on Thanksgiving. As with most vegan and gluten-free tarts, they're best served the day they're made, but you can press the crusts and freeze them ahead of time to give yourself a head start. The toasted-almond milk for the filling and the cranberry topping can be made up to 3 days in advance. Just bake the crusts and cook the filling the day you're serving the tartlets.
Provided by Amy Chaplin
Categories dessert
Time 3h5m
Yield Ten 3-inch tartlets
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the crust: Process the rolled oats, almonds and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, and stir in the oat flour and brown rice flour. Drizzle in the coconut oil, and mix well. Add the maple syrup and vanilla, then stir to combine. (The dough will be quite wet.) Cover the bowl, and set aside for 30 to 60 minutes or until the dough is moist but no longer sticky.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly oil ten 3-inch tartlet pans, and press the dough evenly into each, trimming excess dough from the edges. Prick the bottoms with a fork several times, place the tart pans on a baking sheet and bake until golden and fragrant, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool.
- For the filling: Line a medium strainer with a thin kitchen towel or several layers of cheesecloth, and place it over a medium pot; set aside. Blend 2 1/2 cups water and the almonds in a blender until smooth. Pour the almond milk through the lined strainer into a pot. Gather the edges of the cloth, and gently squeeze out the milk; discard the dry pulp that remains. Add the maple syrup, agar flakes and salt to the almond milk, and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking every minute or so. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer until all the agar is dissolved, about 15 minutes. Combine the arrowroot with 1 tablespoon water, and slowly drizzle the mixture into the simmering liquid. When the liquid returns to a simmer, remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the vanilla.
- Carefully remove the crusts from the pans. Pour 1/4 cup of the warm filling into each tart shell. Place the tartlets on a flat tray, set aside until the filling has stopped steaming, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
- For the topping: Bring the cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup and cinnamon to a boil in a small pot. Stir the mixture, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer for until the cranberries are soft, 5 minutes. Dissolve the arrowroot in 2 teaspoons water, and slowly drizzle the arrowroot mixture into the cranberry mixture. Remove the pan from the heat once the mixture has returned to a simmer. Let cool. Top each tartlet with a spoonful of the cranberry mixture, and serve.
SALLI'S CRANBERRY TARTLETS
These tartlets aren't too sweet and are a nice treat for a holiday buffet.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.with a rack in center. Spread all the walnuts on a baking pan. Bake until fragrant, about 7 minutes. Transfer nuts to a bowl; set aside to cool.
- Reduce oven heat to 325 degrees. Brush tartlet pans with melted butter. In a large bowl, whisk together the 12 tablespoons melted butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, and flour. Batter will be thick. Stir in cranberries and 3/4 cup toasted nuts.
- Fill each mold with 1/2 cup batter. Sprinkle each top with 1 teaspoon walnuts and amber sugar, if desired. Bake until golden and slightly crusty on top, 30 to 40 minutes. A cake tester inserted in the center should come out clean. Transfer to a cooling rack. Once cool, remove tarts from pans. These are best served within a day.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE TARTLETS
I like to mix up my offerings at appetizer parties by including some sweeter selections. With Mascarpone cheese and cranberries in puff pastry shells, these bite-sized beauties are always welcome.-Mary Licata, Pembroke Pines, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Unfold puff pastry; roll each sheet into a 10-in. square. Cut each into 36 squares. Gently press squares into greased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in. indentation in the center of each., In a small bowl, combine the cheese, sugar, cranberries, egg and orange zest. Place about 1 teaspoon filling in each muffin cup. Sprinkle with walnuts., Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and 3 tablespoons water. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon over tartlets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Chilling the cranberry filling before baking will help it set and prevent it from becoming too runny.
- To make sure the tartlets are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of a tartlet. If it comes out clean, the tartlets are done.
- If you don't have tartlet pans, you can use mini muffin tins instead. Just be sure to reduce the baking time to 10-12 minutes.
- Cranberry tartlets can be served warm or cold. They can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To add a little extra flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped nuts or dried cranberries on top of the tartlets before baking.
Conclusion:
Cranberry tartlets are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of tartlets that are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet and tart treat, give these cranberry tartlets a try!
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