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Mini Grape Custard Tartlets Recipe

Mini Grape Custard Tartlets Recipe

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These delightful Mini Grape Custard Tartlets are a perfect blend of crisp tart crust, creamy custard filling, and fresh grapes, topped with a dollop of whipped cream. A charming and elegant dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Tart Crust:

  • 1¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 12 tbsp cold water
  • Pinch of salt

Custard Filling:

  • 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

  • Fresh seedless grapes (red or purple)
  • Whipped cream or mascarpone cream, for piping
  • Edible flowers or mint leaves (optional)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the tart shells

    1. In a food processor, pulse flour, powdered sugar, and salt. 2. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Add egg yolk and 1–2 tbsp cold water, pulsing just until dough comes together. 4. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes. 5. Roll out dough and press into small tartlet pans; prick bottoms with a fork. 6. Blind bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 15 minutes with parchment and baking weights. Remove weights and bake 5 more minutes until golden. Let cool completely.

  2. Prepare the custard filling

    1. Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming (not boiling). 2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. 3. Gradually whisk in the hot milk, then return the mixture to the saucepan. 4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. 5. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely.

  3. Assemble the tartlets

    1. Spoon or pipe cooled custard into tart shells. 2. Pipe whipped cream rosettes around the edges. 3. Arrange grapes in small clusters on top, leaving stems for a natural look. 4. Garnish with edible flowers or mint leaves if desired. 5. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

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