Crispy Mini Tarts: A French Café Experience at Home

Transport yourself to a quaint French café with our Crispy Mini Tarts recipe. Imagine sipping on a superb coffee while gazing at the Eiffel Tower, all from the comfort of your home. These tarts are the perfect accompaniment to your daydreams, combining the tenderness of the dough with a delightful crispy topping and a hint of sweet glaze. They’re not only a feast for the taste buds but also for the eyes.

Why You’ll Love This: These mini tarts are the epitome of homemade elegance. The recipe is a beautiful blend of simple ingredients that come together to create a dessert that’s both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying. The contrast between the soft tart base and the crispy topping is an absolute delight, while the glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness.

Perfect Occasion: Perfect for a high tea, brunch, or as a sophisticated dessert for dinner parties. They’re also great for baking sessions with family or friends, creating an atmosphere of a Parisian café right in your kitchen.

Recipe: Ingredients:

• Dough:
  • 3 cups flour (300g)
  • 1 packet dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Just over ½ cup warm milk (125 ml)
  • 50g soft butter (room temperature)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar
• Crispy Topping:
  • 100g flour
  • 75g sugar
  • 60g soft butter (room temperature)
  • A pinch of salt
• Glaze:
  • 5 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
• 5 plums (or fruit of your choice), sliced

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix milk, yeast, and sugar. Gradually add flour. Incorporate the egg and butter until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Cover with cling film and let it rise for 60 minutes.
2. For the topping, mix all ingredients with your hands until crumbly. Slice plums thinly.
3. Divide the dough into 10 pieces. Roll each piece and place it on a baking tray. Let them rise, covered, for 20 minutes.
4. Brush the dough with oil, create a well in the center with a cup, and place plum slices inside. Sprinkle the crumbly topping over them.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 15-20 minutes.
6. Mix powdered sugar and milk for the glaze and drizzle over the warm tarts.
7. Serve and enjoy your Crispy Mini Tarts!