Can I use fresh raspberries instead of frozen?

Yes but frozen is actually recommended over fresh for this specific recipe. Frozen raspberries maintain their shape better during the baking time and produce a more neatly set filling. Fresh raspberries release their juice more rapidly and can become very soft and watery during the 20 to 25 minutes of baking needed to cook the pastry crust through to golden. If fresh raspberries are preferred or all that is available, reduce the baking time by 3 to 5 minutes and check for doneness earlier.

Where can I find ready-made mini pie shells?

Ready-made mini pie shells are available in most supermarkets, typically in the frozen pastry or refrigerated dough section. Common brands include Pillsbury and Pepperidge Farm. Some stores also carry them in the baking aisle at room temperature in boxes. If frozen, thaw for the specified time before filling and baking.

Can I make these tarts ahead for a party?

Yes. Bake the tarts and the heart decorations completely, allow to cool, and store separately at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 2 days. Add the pastry heart decorations just before setting out the tarts for serving for the most beautiful and completely fresh-looking presentation.

Mini Raspberry Tarts Easy Individual Spring Dessert Recipe

Name: Mini Raspberry Tarts The Most Charming and Easy Individual Spring Tart You Will Make
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: PT-497458H13M55S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 17 Ready-Made Mini Pie Shells 12 for tarts plus 5 for hearts; 2 cups Frozen Raspberries do not thaw; Juice of 1/2 Lemon; 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 tbsp Cornstarch

Description

The most charming Mini Raspberry Tarts made with ready-made mini pie shells filled with frozen raspberries lemon juice sugar and cornstarch baked until golden and glossy and finished with a heart-shaped pastry decoration pressed into each center. A completely easy and beautiful individual spring dessert ready in 50 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

17 Ready-Made Mini Pie Shells 12 for tarts plus 5 for hearts

2 cups Frozen Raspberries do not thaw

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

1/2 cup Granulated Sugar

1 tbsp Cornstarch

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Thaw frozen pie shells 15 minutes if needed. Place 12 on a baking sheet.

3. Add frozen raspberries to a large bowl. Stir in lemon juice.

4. Coat raspberry mixture with sugar and cornstarch. Toss gently without crushing berries.

5. Scoop filling into each of the 12 shells just below the rim. Do not overfill.

6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling and set.

7. Remove and transfer to cooling rack.

8. Roll out remaining 5 pie shells flat.

9. Use a heart cookie cutter to cut hearts from each flattened shell.

10. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes until golden.

11. Cool both tarts and hearts completely on wire rack.

12. Press one baked pastry heart into the center of each cooled raspberry tart.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert, Tarts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tart
Calories: 195
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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