Creating small tarts with peanut butter and European Corinthian black raisins sounds like a delightful combination of flavors! Here's a simple recipe to guide you through making these tasty treats:
Ingredients:
For the tart shells:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1-2 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
- Creamy peanut butter
- European Corinthian black raisins
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tart Shells:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
- Add the chilled cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of ice water to the mixture. Mix until the dough starts to come together. If needed, add more ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing the cups or lining them with mini tart shells.
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Shape the Tart Shells:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles of dough slightly larger than the size of your mini muffin tin cups.
- Gently press each dough circle into the mini muffin tin cups, ensuring they cover the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough if necessary.
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Fill the Tart Shells:
- Spoon a small amount of creamy peanut butter into each tart shell, filling them about halfway.
- Place a few European Corinthian black raisins on top of the peanut butter in each tart shell.
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Bake the Tarts:
- Place the filled tart shells in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the tart shells are golden brown.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the tarts to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve the peanut butter and European Corinthian black raisin tarts at room temperature.
- Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet raisins and creamy peanut butter in every bite!
These small tarts make for a delightful snack or dessert, perfect for any occasion. Feel free to adjust the filling quantities to suit your taste preferences.