Apricot Tartlet Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons cold water
• 10-12 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, butter, sugar, and egg yolk together until the mixture forms small pea-sized balls.
3. Add the water tablespoon by tablespoon until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
4. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to ¼ inch thickness and cut circles using a cookie cutter.
5. Place the circles in a greased mini tartlet pan.
6. In another bowl, mix the apricots, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract together.
7. Fill each tartlet with the apricot mixture.
8. Brush the edges of the tartlets with the beaten egg.
9. Bake the tartlets for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
10. Let the tartlets cool and serve.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions

This apricot tartlet recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a sweet, fruity dessert. The dough is buttery and flaky, and the apricot filling is tangy and sweet. These tartlets are perfect for serving at a tea party or as a sweet end to any meal. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.