Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons rose water
- ½ cup finely chopped pistachios
- Fresh rose petals for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Incorporate the softened butter into the mixture, blending until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and cold water, mixing until a dough forms.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch.
- Use a round cutter to create circles and gently press them into a muffin tin to shape your tartlet bases.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the bottoms to prevent bubbling.
- Bake the shells for approximately 15-18 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown.
- Once baked, allow them to cool completely in the tin.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it reaches soft peaks.
- In another bowl, blend the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Stir in the rose water and half of the chopped pistachios, folding gently to maintain the airy texture.
- Fill each cooled tartlet shell with the rose pistachio cream, smoothing the tops.
- Sprinkle the remaining pistachios over each tartlet and, if desired, add fresh rose petals for a touch of elegance.
- Refrigerate the tartlets for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and the cream to set.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Enhance the flavor profile by adding a splash of vanilla or almond extract to the cream for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg