Best 4 Shortbread Tarts With Cream Filling Recipes

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Indulge your senses with a delightful culinary journey as we explore the irresistible world of shortbread tarts with cream filling. These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring buttery shortbread crusts that crumble in your mouth and creamy, velvety fillings that melt on your tongue.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of shortbread tart recipes that cater to every taste and occasion. From classic shortbread tarts with a luscious vanilla custard filling to decadent chocolate shortbread tarts with a rich ganache filling, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

For those who love a touch of tanginess, we have a delightful recipe for lemon shortbread tarts with a zesty lemon curd filling. And for those with a sweet tooth, our caramel shortbread tarts with a gooey caramel filling are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these shortbread tart recipes are easy to follow and guarantee impressive results. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful images, we'll guide you through the process of creating these delightful treats that are perfect for afternoon tea, special occasions, or simply as a sweet indulgence.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TINY SHORTBREAD TARTS



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Says field editor Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois, "These tasty little tarts are nice for a family, kids love having their own tiny pies. For company, I use a variety of fillings and arrange them on a pretty platter."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (21 ounces) raspberry, cherry or strawberry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. , Bake at 300° for 17-22 minutes or until set. Cool for 15 minutes before carefully removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Spoon 1 teaspoon of pie filling into each tart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SHORTBREAD TARTS WITH CHOCOLATE FILLING



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I hope you like chocolate, because these tarts sure have some! Top with whipped topping. You can also add a slice of strawberry to each tart, but it's not necessary.

Provided by girl's best friend

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup dark corn syrup
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup flaked coconut
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup butter, and powdered sugar together to form pastry. Press about 1 teaspoon of pastry firmly against the bottoms and sides of 48 ungreased mini muffin cups. Do not extend pastry over the rims. Refrigerate while making the filling.
  • Heat chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat until melted. Remove from heat; stir in corn syrup and white sugar. Beat in eggs until filling is smooth.
  • Fill each tart shell 3/4 full with chocolate filling, about 1 teaspoon. Sprinkle coconut and pecans on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is mostly set and pastry is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Lift out tarts with the tip of a knife; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 13.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

PEAR TART WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST



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This tart features a generous layer of cream cheese filling, shortbread crust, and soft pears, and is not overly sweet. I take this to events all the time and it's always a big hit. Leftovers can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated.

Provided by bren

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup cold salted butter, cut into small pieces
2 (8 ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (15 ounce) cans pear halves in juice, drained
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and place a rack in the center of the oven. Spray a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Place flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor; pulse to blend together. Add butter and pulse until dough just begins to come together.
  • Pat the dough onto the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate while making the filling.
  • Process cream cheese in the food processor until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Blend in egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread filling over the chilled crust. Arrange pear halves on top.
  • Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over pears.
  • Bake tart in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake until crust is browned and filling is almost set, 25 to 30 minutes more.
  • Cool tart for about 20 minutes on a wire rack. Run a sharp, thin knife around the edges to remove the springform ring. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 111.5 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 399.5 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

SHORTBREAD LEMON TART



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For a change from ordinary lemon bars, we added grated orange zest to both the crust and filling to turn the recipe into a lemon tart. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup butter, melted
CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Additional confectioners' sugar
Fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice and orange zest. Whisk in butter until smooth. Set aside. , For crust, pulse first 6 ingredients in a food processor until mixture forms a ball. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. , Pour lemon mixture into crust. Bake until center is almost set, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and, if desired, fresh raspberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using real butter, flour, and sugar.
  • Make sure the butter is cold before you start baking. This will help the dough stay flaky.
  • Work the dough quickly so that it doesn't get too warm. Warm dough will be more difficult to roll out and will result in a less flaky crust.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the dough hold its shape in the oven.
  • Bake the tarts until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Overbaking the tarts will result in a dry crust and filling.
  • Let the tarts cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up and the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

These shortbread tarts with cream filling are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday celebration. With a flaky crust and a creamy, flavorful filling, these tarts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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