Mini Blueberry Tarts
June 2nd, 2007
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People over at the PPK have finally begun to notice that I’m incapable of making a dessert that isn’t miniature. Mini apple pies, mini doughnuts, mini pineapple upside down cakes, mini layer cakes, mini cupcakes, and now mini tarts.
I just can’t help myself.
But who can resist a tiny dessert? Any sweet treat is even more appealing to me in a diminutive size. I also admit that I am completely in love with miniature utensils. If I see a mini pie plate, tart shell, or any other miniscule dish or pan and I’m wont to buy it.
This was my first attempt at a fruit tart and was I ever pleased. I made a lemon “cream” for the filling, and next I’m going to try a traditional lemon curd–well, as traditional is you can be without using eggs. Or butter. We’ll see how it goes.
The tart shells are whole wheat pastry flour, which is something I debated. I didn’t want a heavy or gritty crust, but something light, sweet and flakey. I couldn’t be happier with how it came out. I need to use whole wheat pastry flour more often. I definitely didn’t give it enough credit.
I glazed them with some violet jelly I found at the same market where I purchased the pea tendrils. When I got home I realized the the jelly I bought wasn’t set at all - it was really more like a violet glaze, even after refrigeration. What better use for it then? The light violet flavor really compliments the berries.
Entry Filed under: baked goods, cookbook, dessert
21 Comments Add your own
1. Vivacious Vegan | June 2nd, 2007 at 9:29 pm
You never cease to amaze me with your creativity and attention to detail. These tarts look like they were scanned from the pages of Saveur magazine. Absolutely gorgeous.
2. jess | June 2nd, 2007 at 10:12 pm
Oh lolo, you make me want to finally break in my new mini tart pans!
Those are the epitome of lucious.
3. sheree | June 3rd, 2007 at 12:53 am
I am with you on mini anything. So cute and fun to work with. Can you share your recipe?
4. Amy | June 3rd, 2007 at 1:06 am
I love mini pies over large ones - there’s less mess (although cleaning is more complicated) ’cause I’m incapable of cutting things properly (which is why I’m a fan of cuppers, no cutting).
As always your recipes look awesome! When’s the cookzine coming out? How will we geddit? I’m dying to try those dumplings….
5. Mihl | June 3rd, 2007 at 3:51 am
I guess there are no words for this beautiful pies! I am all for mini as well.
6. cherie | June 3rd, 2007 at 8:55 am
Beautiful, as always!
7. erica | June 3rd, 2007 at 9:31 am
Those look incredible! So cute and mini, so beautiful, and so yummy looking!
8. andrea! | June 3rd, 2007 at 11:47 am
These look SO GOOD! Is the recipe going in the cookbook/zine? Also when is that coming out anyway? Your fans are getting rabid!
9. Chris | June 3rd, 2007 at 1:53 pm
They look stunning! And delicious too! I’m hoping you perfect that lemon curd recipe because I’d be all over that.
10. kim | June 3rd, 2007 at 6:48 pm
oh my! I hit the jackpot. Not only are you a wonderful cook, but what photos! oh man… make me swoon with gleeful joy. I am in vegan heaven… do you have a “about me” page? Really… I am a fan after only a few minutes. Thank you for making food look so lovely and food that is good for you.
11. Yongkie Hurd | June 4th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Yummy….good photographs
12. vicki | June 4th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
I totally agree! Mini = Cute & Irrestible, which totally describes these tarts.
13. fayreii | June 11th, 2007 at 11:00 pm
hey.. they look wonderful and i’d like to try them out.. could i have the recipes for them please??
14. Bridgid | June 20th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
I love all things baked and miniturized too! Anything bite-sized is the best. i just recently found a recipie for mini cinnamon rolls and they’re awesome!
15. Bridgid | June 20th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
also, let me know how that eggless lemon curd comes out! ive been dying to find a recipe for it.
16. urbanvegan | June 28th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
I can’t beleive I am only now discovering your wonderful blog. I mean, I knew it was “out there” but never really dove in. Where the hell have I been?
17. Romi | July 20th, 2007 at 12:47 am
I cannot wait for your cookbook! My son is allergic to dairy and eggs. And your food looks so amazing!
18. char | August 13th, 2007 at 11:40 pm
Just went to a michigan blueberry fest and wanting to make a scrumptious dessert and these look like it!! Is the recipe posted and I just can’t find it or….????
19. prunila | November 18th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Hi,
One question: I did not understand how did you do the pastry, with oil or butter?
As I’m vegan I just tried with olive oil and it did not went well …
Thanks!
20. örgü | March 10th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
mmmm it’s good mmmmm
21. g trac | July 16th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
love the mini blueberry tarts!
could i please have the recipe???
Sorry, the recipe is for the cookbook I’m coming out with!
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