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These delightful Cream Tartlets feature a flaky puff pastry shell filled with a hidden layer of sweet raspberry jam and rich, thick custard. Topped with a delicate, airy meringue that turns golden in the oven, they offer a perfect balance of textures from crisp pastry to creamy filling. An elegant dessert that combines the tartness of fruit with the comfort of vanilla custard, perfect for afternoon tea or a sophisticated finish to a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Puff pastry (Quantity estimated. Use store-bought or homemade puff pastry dough.)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (For greasing the molds.)
- 1/2 cup Raspberry jam (Quantity estimated.)
- 1 1/2 cups Thick custard (Use a prepared thick custard (pastry cream) or make your favorite recipe. The original text refers to 'any thick custard' from the book.)
- 1 large Egg white
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (Finely ground sugar.)
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Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to a moderate temperature, approximately 350°F (175°C).
- 2Lightly grease small tartlet molds (kodiya) with butter. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles to fit the molds. Place the pastry into the molds, pressing gently against the bottom and sides, and trim the edges cleanly.
- 3Place a small amount of raspberry jam at the bottom of each pastry-lined mold. Pour the thick custard over the jam, filling the mold but leaving a very small space (about the width of a grain of rice) at the top.
- 4Beat the egg white until stiff peaks form. Gently mix in the finely powdered sugar until the mixture becomes slightly loose and glossy.
- 5Spread a small amount of the meringue mixture over the custard in each tartlet. Bake in the preheated moderate oven (350°F/175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the meringue is set and lightly colored.
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