Mini Pistachio Tartlets: Elegant Bite‑Sized Nutty Delights Recipe
Mini Pistachio Tartlets are elegant, bite-sized nutty delights featuring a buttery crust infused with finely ground pistachios. Perfect as a sophisticated snack or dessert, these tartlets combine a delicate crunch with a rich, nutty flavor that impresses at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Nutty Tartlet Dough
- 200 g pistachios (shelled)
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a tartlet pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Grind pistachios: Use a food processor to pulse the shelled pistachios until they are finely ground but not turned into a paste.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dough.
- Add egg and vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add the ground pistachios, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet mixture, stirring gently until the dough forms and comes together evenly.
- Form tartlets: Divide the dough evenly and press it into the prepared tartlet pan, shaping a small lip along the edges to hold the filling or maintain the tart shape.
- Bake: Place the tartlet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the tartlets turn a pleasant golden brown color.
- Cool and serve: Remove the tartlets from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before carefully removing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- If you don't have a tartlet pan, mini muffin pans can be an effective alternative.
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best dough texture.
- Cooling the tartlets completely helps them set properly and prevents crumbling when removed from the pan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
