Simply Sweet Mini Tartlets
Little tartlets are an easy finger food idea for a baby shower party. To make, simply buy some small pre-made pastry/tart shells or mini tart crusts; then fill with a sweet filling. Here's a few tartlet filling ideas:
* Jello-pudding - this is an easy mini tart filling suggestion, and there are lots of great flavors to choose from.
* Lemon curd - this would make a nice filling for tartlets served at a lemon, daisy, summer or rubber ducky themed baby shower.
* Pie filling - pie filling is available in a variety of fruity flavors so you're sure to find a filling you like.
* Mincemeat - mincemeat is rich and fruity and an ideal filling for pastry shells served at a Christmas baby shower party.
* A little strawberry jam, topped with clotted cream - this deliciously indulgent filling is just perfect for small tart shells.
* Whipped cream sprinkled with chocolate powder – this is a simple tartlet filling idea that's sure to be a hit with your shower party guests.
* A little red current jelly with a cream topping - to make the topping of this scrumptious filling - simply whip heavy (double) cream until stiff. Then add a few drops of vanilla extract and a little sugar.
* Lemon cheesecake - to make - put 8 ounces of cream cheese into a mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Then gradually add 2 cups of milk. Mix until well blended, then add 1 pk of lemon instant pudding, and beat again for one minute. After that simply pour the lemon mixture into pastry shells, and chill well.
* Lemony mascarpone topped with small fruits - to make - put 6 ounces of mascarpone cheese, the grated zest of an unwaxed lemon, and 3 tablespoons of lemon curd into a mixing bowl and mix together well. Next spoon the lemony mixture into tart shells. Then top with small fruits - like blueberries, strawberries, grapes or black currents. Finish with a light sprinkle of confectioners sugar (powdered sugar or icing sugar).
Cooks tip
You can of course make your own mini tart shells using homemade pastry or store-bought pastry - most kinds work well. Plus don't forget that if you simply don't have the time, or you just choose not to make your own tartlets, there are lots of tartlets with all kinds of delicious fillings available to buy too.