Tartlets. Delicious Ideas for a Festive Table

Meike Schaling, the founder of Petit gateau, one of the most popular patisseries in Amsterdam, reveals the secrets of making impeccable sweet tartlets. Once you master the basic ideas and principles of their creation, you can vary the combinations of flavors endlessly. Take a crumbly shortcrust pastry, add one of the delicate fillings (Lemon, almond, or custard? Clafoutis? Or maybe caramel or ganache?), then – a little fruit or berries (fresh or poached, baked or caramelized) and finally, decorate according to your preferences, for example, with crumble, nuts, or chocolate… Voila, a luxurious tartlet is ready!
“The tartlets themselves are very simple to make, and the filling often consists of no more than three components. Despite this, the tartlets turn out to be very appetizing, beautiful, and tasty!” (Meike Schaling).