Mini Covered Cherry Tarts

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Mini Covered Cherry Tarts
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Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
55 min.
Preparation

Healthy, because

Even smarter

These yummy mini tarts are a good source of antioxidants thanks to the cherries.

If you like, you can replace the cherries with the fruit of your choice. Blackberries or strawberries are a great choice.

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
11 ozs ready-made Shortcrust
plain flour (for dusting)
2 cups Cherries (canned, drained)
2 Tbsps Whole milk
1 Tbsp caster sugar (very fine sugar)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Cherry

Preparation steps

1.

Roll half the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to roughly 1/2-inch thick.

2.

Cut 4 rounds of pastry that will line the base and sides of the molds of a cupcake tin; roughly 4" in diameter. Line 4 molds of a cupcake tin with the pastry and trim any excess, overhanging pastry.

3.

Prick the base of the pastry and chill for 15 minutes. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C | 350°F.

4.

Roll the other half of pastry out on a lightly floured surface to roughly 1/2-inch thick and cut rounds roughly 2-inch in diameter; these will be the lids for the pies. Prick the pastry lids a few times with a fork.

5.

Remove the chilled pastry from the fridge and spoon the drained cherries into them. Wet the rims of the pastry in the molds with a little water.

6.
Carefully place the pastry lids on top and crimp the edges together to secure.
7.
Bake the pies for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is cooked and starting to colour.
8.
Meanwhile, whisk together the milk and sugar until the sugar has dissolved to make a glaze. Remove the pies from the oven and brush the tops with the glaze.
9.
Return to the oven for a few minutes to glaze.
10.

Remove from the oven once glazed and leave to cool in the mold for 5 minutes before turning out and serving.

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