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Elegant Raspberry Pistachio Cream Tarts

A delightful dessert featuring the vibrant flavors of fresh raspberries and creamy pistachio filling, perfect for impressing guests at any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 8 tarts
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Shells
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk
  • 2-3 tablespoons cold water
For the Pistachio Cream
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • a pinch salt
For the Raspberry Topping
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for dusting) Optional for extra sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and sea salt. Add the diced butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in powdered sugar. In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolk and cold water, then gradually add it to the flour mixture until dough comes together.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and fit it into tart pans. Poke holes in the bottoms with a fork.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool and remove from pans.
Pistachio Cream Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine the pistachios and sugar, and pulse until finely ground.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla, egg, cornstarch, and pistachio mixture until smooth. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the pistachio cream into each tart shell and top with fresh raspberries. Optionally sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
  2. Chill the tarts for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure to chill your dough properly to prevent shrinking while baking. You can substitute nuts if necessary, and frozen raspberries can be used in place of fresh ones.