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Authentic Mini Strawberry Tarts Recipe!

Mini Strawberry Tarts Recipe

These Mini Strawberry Tarts are light, fruity, and perfect for gatherings. With buttery shells, fresh strawberries, and a glossy strawberry glaze, they look beautiful and taste even better like summer in every bite!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 35
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Saucepan
  • Tart pans or mini muffin tins
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter (optional)
  • Piping bag or spoon (for whipped cream)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups butter
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 3 ounce packages strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 drops red food coloring
  • 3 ½ cups boiling water
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 pounds fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 ½ cups whipped cream or to taste (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Make the Dough: Cream together softened butter and cream cheese. Mix in flour and strawberry gelatin powder until a soft dough forms.
    Make the Dough: Cream together softened butter and cream cheese. Mix in flour and strawberry gelatin powder until a soft dough forms.
  • Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes to make it easier to handle.
    Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  • Shape & Bake: Press small dough balls into tart pans or mini muffin tins. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes. Let them cool completely.
    Shape & Bake: Press small dough balls into tart pans or mini muffin tins. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes. Let them cool completely.
  • Prepare the Filling: In a saucepan, dissolve gelatin, sugar, and food coloring in boiling water. Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the gelatin. Cook until slightly thickened.
    Prepare the Filling: In a saucepan, dissolve gelatin, sugar, and food coloring in boiling water. Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the gelatin. Cook until slightly thickened.
  • Assemble: Place sliced strawberries into each tart shell. Pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the strawberries.
    Assemble: Place sliced strawberries into each tart shell. Pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the strawberries.
  • Chill Again: Refrigerate the tarts until the gelatin sets—about 1 hour.
  • Top It Off: Just before serving, top each tart with whipped cream, if desired.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Fresh, fruity, and delicious!