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Strawberry Mousse Tartlets Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes plus chilling time
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these elegant Strawberry Mousse Tartlets featuring a crisp pre-baked tart shell filled with a luscious, creamy strawberry mousse made from fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese, and whipped cream. Perfect for gatherings or a special dessert, these tartlets combine fresh fruit flavors with a light, airy texture and a hint of vanilla.

Ingredients

Tartlets

  • Store-bought or pre-made pie dough, enough for 2 pie crusts

Strawberry Mousse

  • 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

  • Fresh strawberries for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the tart shells.
  2. Prepare tart shells: Roll out the pie dough to an 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out 5-inch dough circles and gently press them into tart or mini pie plates. Line each shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights to prevent puffing during baking.
  3. Bake tart shells: Bake the tart shells with the weights for 12-15 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights, then continue baking for another 4-5 minutes until the shells turn golden brown. Allow them to cool completely before filling.
  4. Make strawberry puree: Place chopped fresh strawberries and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth, creating a vibrant strawberry puree.
  5. Bloom gelatin: In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberry puree and unflavored gelatin. Heat gently over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until the gelatin fully dissolves into the puree.
  6. Cool strawberry mixture: Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature, ensuring it’s ready to combine with other ingredients without curdling.
  7. Combine mascarpone and sugar: Stir the mascarpone cheese and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar into the cooled strawberry mixture. Fold delicately until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
  8. Whip cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup of the whipping cream with 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This will add lightness and volume to the mousse.
  9. Combine mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry-mascarpone mixture, maintaining the airy texture without deflating the cream.
  10. Fill tartlets: Spoon or pipe the strawberry mousse evenly into the cooled tart shells, filling them completely for a beautiful presentation.
  11. Garnish and chill: Decorate each tartlet with fresh strawberries and mint leaves. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set the mousse properly before serving.

Notes

  • The tart shells must be completely cooled before filling to avoid melting the mousse.
  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and vibrant color.
  • To speed up setting, you can refrigerate the tartlets even longer, overnight if desired.
  • Make sure not to over-whip the cream to prevent it from becoming grainy or turning into butter.
  • If you prefer a sweeter mousse, you can adjust the sugar quantity to taste.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/strawberry-mousse-tartlets-recipe/