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Delightful bite-sized Brazilian tartlets featuring a buttery crust filled with layers of homemade strawberry jam and creamy pastry cream, topped with fresh strawberries. A classic treat found in Brazilian bakeries, perfect for any occasion.
For the tartlet shells:
– 1 Pâte Sucrée recipe (sweet shortcrust pastry)
For the strawberry jam:
– 2 cups strawberries, chopped
– 1 tablespoon sugar
For the Brazilian pastry cream:
– 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 3 tablespoons cornstarch
– 3 large egg yolks
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For assembly:
– Fresh strawberries, halved, for topping
1. **Prepare the tartlet shells:**
– Prepare the Pâte Sucrée dough according to your preferred recipe.
– Roll out the dough and cut into circles to fit your tartlet molds.
– Press the dough into the molds, trimming any excess.
– Prick the bottoms with a fork and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Line the tartlet shells with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
– Blind bake for 10-12 minutes, remove the weights and parchment, and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
– Remove from oven and let cool completely.
2. **Make the strawberry jam:**
– In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped strawberries and sugar.
– Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency, about 10-15 minutes.
– Remove from heat and let cool completely.
3. **Prepare the Brazilian pastry cream:**
– In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just simmering.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth.
– Gradually temper the egg mixture by adding a ladleful of the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly.
– Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
– Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
– Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
– Transfer the pastry cream to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and refrigerate until chilled.
4. **Assemble the tartlets:**
– Spoon a layer of the cooled strawberry jam into each tartlet shell.
– Pipe or spoon the chilled pastry cream over the jam layer, smoothing the top.
– Arrange fresh strawberry halves on top of the pastry cream.
– Optionally, brush the strawberries with a light glaze made from warmed strawberry jelly for a glossy finish.
– Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
– To prevent the tartlet shells from becoming soggy, assemble the tartlets shortly before serving.
– The strawberry jam and pastry cream can be prepared up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
– For added texture, consider sprinkling chopped cashews around the edges of the assembled tartlets, a traditional touch in Brazilian bakeries.
– Ensure all components are completely cooled before assembly to maintain the desired textures.
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