Dulces y Endulzantes

Mini tartlets

Mini tartlets
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Ingredient Information

Name

Mini tartlets

Category

Dulces y Endulzantes

Popularity

10 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Mini tartlets are small baked pastry bases, designed to be filled with a wide variety of both savory and sweet ingredients. These tartlets offer a crunchy texture and are ideal for preparing appetizers, desserts, or individual bites for celebrations and gatherings.

Their origin lies in traditional European pastry, particularly in French cuisine, where tartlets were enjoyed as delicate accompaniments or main dishes in larger versions. The mini version allows for an elegant and practical presentation, perfect for serving at events.

Mini tartlets are commonly made from shortcrust or pâte brisée pastry, which gives them a firm yet delicate consistency that holds various fillings without losing their shape. Their notable properties include their versatility, ease of preparation, and the ability to be combined with fresh ingredients such as creams, fruits, cheeses, vegetables, or meats.

In different regions of Latin America, mini tartlets may also be called small tartlets, pastry tartlets, little baskets, or baskets, although the term "mini tartlets" is widely understood in culinary contexts.

Nutritional Properties

2.5g
fiber
18g
fat
20mcg
folate
100mg
potassium
320
calories
35g
carbohydrates
0mcg
lycopene
5g
proteins
0mg
vitamin c

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