Description
These Strawberry Tartlets are delightful individual pastries featuring flaky puff pastry topped with sweetened strawberries infused with rosewater. Perfect for a light dessert or elegant tea-time treat, they boast a beautiful presentation with a dusting of powdered sugar and dried rose petals, combining fresh fruit flavors with floral notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Filling
- 1 pint strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon rosewater
Topping
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed rose petals
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the tartlets.
- Prepare the strawberries: Slice the strawberries into rounds and toss them with granulated sugar and rosewater in a small mixing bowl. Let the mixture rest for at least five minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the berries to release some juice.
- Cut the puff pastry: Using a 3 1/2 inch wide cookie cutter, cut the puff pastry sheet into 12 heart shapes or cut into 10 to 12 rectangles if preferred.
- Assemble the tartlets: Place the pastry shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each with the sliced strawberries, shaking off any excess sugar or moisture to prevent sogginess. Leave about a 1/4 inch border around each tartlet.
- Bake the tarts: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry puffs up and turns golden brown on the edges, indicating it is fully cooked and crisp.
- Finish and serve: Remove the tartlets from the oven and let them cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Dust them with powdered sugar and sprinkle with dried crushed rose petals for a beautiful and aromatic finish before serving.
Notes
- Letting the strawberries rest with sugar helps macerate them and enhances their natural sweetness.
- Using parchment paper under the tartlets prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Rosewater adds a subtle floral fragrance—if unavailable, you can omit or substitute with a few drops of orange blossom water.
- The tartlets can be served warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
- Ensure to not overload the pastry with strawberries to maintain crispiness around the edges.
