Description
- These Brazilian Strawberry Tartlets (Tortinhas de Morango) are mini desserts with a buttery, flaky tart crust filled with luscious sweetened condensed milk cream and topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. A beloved treat in Brazilian bakeries, they’re easy to make and incredibly delicious — the perfect bite-sized dessert for parties, holidays, or a weekend indulgence!
Ingredients
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For the Tart Crust:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 egg yolk
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1–2 tablespoons cold water (as needed)
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Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/2 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for lighter texture)
For the Topping:
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1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
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1/4 cup strawberry jelly or apricot glaze (for shine, optional)
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Instructions
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Make the Tart Crust:
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In a food processor (or by hand), combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add the egg yolk and cold water (1 tbsp at a time) until the dough comes together.
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Roll dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Roll out dough and cut into circles to fit mini tart pans or a muffin tin. Press into tins and prick the bottoms with a fork.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are golden. Let cool completely before filling.
Make the Filling:
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In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk sweetened condensed milk, milk, and cornstarch until smooth.
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Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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Let cool slightly. For a fluffier filling, fold in whipped heavy cream after cooling.
Assemble the Tartlets:
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Spoon the filling into the cooled tart shells.
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Top each tartlet with halved strawberries, arranged neatly.
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Optional: Warm jelly or glaze slightly and brush over strawberries for a shiny finish.
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Notes
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Make ahead: Tart shells and filling can be made a day ahead and assembled just before serving.
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Flavor options: Add lemon zest to the filling or use different fruits like kiwi, mango, or blueberries.
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Shortcut: Use store-bought mini tart shells for quicker prep.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg