Soft and chewy raspberry tarts are perfect for gifting.
For the crust,
3 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
1 cup butter, chilled and cubed
½ cup plus 1 tbsp cream
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling,
1 bag Stahlbush frozen raspberries
Juice of 1 lemon
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch plus 2 tablespoons water for slurry
For the frosting,
1 egg white
1 cup powdered sugar
1 drop pink food coloring
egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cream for egg wash
In a food processor, pulse the flour, powdered sugar, and salt together. Add in the butter cubes and pulse 7 times. Add in the cream and egg yolks and mix on low until a crumbly dough appears. Turn out onto a clean work surface and kneed into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
For the filling, Add the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes until warm and simmering. Mix the corn starch and water to make a slurry. Add to the raspberry sauce and mix continuously until bubbly and thickened. Set aside to cool.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out the dough into 1/8th inch. With a heart shaped cookie cutter, cut out the shapes and place on a lined baking sheet 1 inch apart. Gather the dough pieces and roll out again to make more heat shapes.
To assemble, fill one hearts with about 2 tablespoons of raspberry filling. With the egg wash, line the edges, top with another heart and press against the edges to assemble. Using a fork, press in a few dimples. Brush the tops with egg wash.
Place in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until just golden.
In a standing mixer, whisk the powdered sugar and egg white together until it holds its shape when drizzling on itself but will eventually melt in, about 5 minutes.
Once cooled, drizzle the hearts with frosting and top with sprinkles. Let set overnight to harden.
Keeps well for up to 3 days, covered at room temperature.
Find it online: https://www.oliveandartisan.com/heart-shaped-raspberry-tarts/