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Shortcrust pastry for tartlets | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Pastry dough for tarts

Cooking, Desserts

Cooking, Desserts

Preparation Time:
20
Note:
Shortcrust pastry refers to a large family of classic doughs in French patisserie that serve as the base for a variety of sweet and savory recipes, including tarts. The term "shortcrust" comes from its crumbly texture; when well-prepared, it disintegrates in the mouth when bitten into. This pastry can be categorized into several types, which can be summarized into four recipes based on the fat content and ingredients. This specific recipe corresponds to the Pâte sablée type, which has a high fat content and contains no water. It is typically used for sweet tarts. If you have your own recipe, be sure to share a lovely picture of your tarts on our social media!
Ingredients:
  • 150 g of wheat flour
  • 75 g of butter
  • 1 egg
  • A pinch of salt
  • For the filling (this is optional)

    • 1 can of condensed milk
    • 120 grams of shredded coconut
Instructions:

In a bowl, add the sifted flour and the butter. Mix with your fingers until you achieve a crumbly texture. Then, add the egg and salt, and continue working the dough with your fingers until you can form it into a ball. Cover it and let it rest for one hour in a cool place.

Shortcrust pastry for tarts / CiberCuba Kitchen

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a thickness of about 0.3 cm. Then, cut out the shape according to the mold you will be using. Before baking, brush the bottom of the mold with butter and prick the dough with a fork to prevent it from puffing up. Some people sprinkle flour to prevent the dough from sticking.

Shortcrust pastry for tartlets / CiberCuba Kitchen

Bake at a temperature of 200ºC for 15 minutes. However, the exact time may vary depending on the specific characteristics of each oven and the amount of dough being prepared. To determine if they are ready, simply check for a golden-brown color and ensure they have been heated evenly. They should be golden and crisp.

Tartlet Dough / CiberCuba Cooking

You can use it with sweet and savory fillings. To make coconut-filled ones, mix a can of condensed milk with 120 grams of shredded coconut in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until you can see the bottom of the pan when you move the spatula.

Using a spoon, serve the coconut sweet with condensed milk in the tartlets. Take advantage of the time while it is warm, as it tends to get firmer when cooled. Allow this delicious dessert to cool and enjoy it with family and friends.

Coconut Tartlets / CiberCuba Kitchen

If you want to fill it with guava, simply use jam and refrigerate. Some people top them with meringue. Another filling that is also used is pastry cream.

Guava Tartlets / CiberCuba Cuisine

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Bon appétit!

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