June 25, 2022

Ginger Lime & Berry Tartlets

Ginger Lime & Berry Tartlets

Category

Desserts

Servings

2

Prep Time

These tartlets are the perfect bite-sized treats for any gathering. Your guests will love the tangy combination of ginger with True Lime!

Author:
Pamela Cleghorn
Ginger Lime & Berry Tartlets

Ingredients

    • Shells: 

    

  • 2 1/4 cups flour


  • 2 tsp

    fresh grated ginger

  • 1 tsp

    baking soda

  • 1 tsp

    ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp

    ground cloves

  • 1/2 tsp

    salt

  • 3/4 c

    unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 c

    sugar

  • 1

    egg

  • 1/4 c

    dark molasses

  • Shortcut: Use pre-made tartlet shells, purchased in the freezer section of your grocery store. 


    • Lime filling:


  • 6 oz

    cream cheese, softened


  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar


  • 1-2 tablespoons milk


  • 2

    packets True Lime

    • Topping:


  • 1 c

    blueberries or raspberries

  • Fresh mint sprigs


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. For shells: Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; then beat in butter, sugar, egg, and molasses.
  3. Roll dough into 48 3/4-inch balls. Using a mini tart shaper (or by hand) press each ball into a nonstick mini muffin pan.
  4. Bake for 8-9 min.
  5. Immediately after removing from oven, gently re-shape any shells that are too puffed up. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes and remove from pan.
  6. For filling: in a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and True Lime packets.
  7. Spoon 1 generous teaspoon of filling into each cooled tartlet.
  8. Topping: Top each tartlet with berries until full. Garnish with fresh mint.
  9. Refrigerate until ready to serve

Recipe Notes

Submitted By Pamela Cleghorn.