Indulge in the homemade charm of these Scrumptious Sweet Tarts, a delightful treat that features buttery tart shells filled with a rich caramel sauce. This recipe allows for creative freedom, letting you add your choice of nuts and dried fruits for a personalized touch. Each tart is a bite-sized piece of heaven, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Why You'll Love This:
- The tart shells are crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Rich and creamy caramel sauce adds a luxurious depth of flavor.
- Customizable with various nuts and dried fruits for varied textures and tastes.
- Perfect for gatherings, as a dessert, or as a delightful snack anytime.
Perfect Occasion: These sweet tarts are ideal for tea parties, dessert buffets, family gatherings, or as a special treat during festive occasions. They're also great for gifting, offering a personal touch with your choice of fillings.
Decoration Tips:
- Top each tart with a different combination of nuts and fruits for variety.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Serve on a platter with edible flowers for an elegant presentation.
- Pair with a cup of tea or coffee to complement their rich flavor.
Ingredients:
- Sweet Tart Shells: 150g unsalted butter (softened), 4 tbsp sugar, 2 egg yolks (room temperature), 2 tsp vanilla extract, 260g all-purpose flour
- Caramel Sauce: 50g honey, 42g caster sugar, 80g whipped cream, 15g butter, 0.5g sea salt
- Fillings: Cashew nuts, walnuts, sesame seeds, raisins, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios (or any preferred nuts and dried fruits)
Instructions:
- Mix butter and sugar, then add egg yolks and vanilla extract. Incorporate flour to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Press dough into 6.5 cm tart molds, trim excess, and prick bases. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Bake at 170°C (340°F) on the lowest rack for 20 minutes. Cool and remove from molds.
- For caramel sauce, cook honey and sugar until caramelized. Add whipped cream, then butter and salt. Mix well.
- Fill tart shells with caramel sauce and top with your choice of nuts and dried fruits.
Enjoy these Scrumptious Sweet Tarts, a delightful combination of crisp tart shells and creamy caramel sauce, adorned with your favorite toppings for a truly satisfying treat!