Mini Shortbread Tart Shells
Delicate, buttery, and irresistibly crisp, these Mini Shortbread Tart Shells are the perfect base for your favorite sweet fillings. Made from simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these homemade tart shells come together in under 40 minutes. Their crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture is achieved by gently rubbing butter into the dry ingredients, ensuring a tender shortbread crust every time. With their elegant mini size and golden edges, these shells are ideal for creating bite-sized desserts like lemon tarts, chocolate ganache cups, or fruit-and-cream delights. Whether you're hosting an afternoon tea or looking for an impressive dessert, these versatile shortbread tart shells will elevate any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 180 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a mini tart or muffin tin to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking the dough to ensure tender shortbread shells.
Divide the dough into 24 equal portions (roughly 15 grams each) and roll each portion into a small ball.
Press each ball of dough firmly into the wells of the mini tart or muffin tin, pressing it up the sides to form a shell shape. Use your fingers or the back of a small spoon to ensure an even thickness.
Prick the base of each tart shell with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the shells are lightly golden at the edges.
Remove the tin from the oven and allow the tart shells to cool completely in the tin before gently removing them.
Fill the tart shells with your preferred fillings, such as lemon curd, chocolate ganache, or whipped cream topped with fruit, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.4 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.8 g | 464% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 393 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.7 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
