Mini Strawberry Tarts Recipe

Name: Mini Strawberry Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 cups butter; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O(R) mix; 1 cup white sugar; 3 drops red food coloring; 3 1/2 cups boiling water; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 3 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced; 1 1/2 cups whipped cream, or to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups butter
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O(R) mix
1 cup white sugar
3 drops red food coloring
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
3 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
1 1/2 cups whipped cream, or to taste (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease mini muffin pans.
2
Place cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour, one cup at a time, until all is incorporated. Roll dough into 70 small balls, and press each into a mini muffin pan cup to form the pastry crusts.
3
Bake crusts in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool.
4
Stir gelatin, sugar, and food coloring into the boiling water. Place over high heat; bring back to a boil. Stir together cornstarch and water to make a paste. Stir the cornstarch mixture in the boiling gelatin until dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
5
Spoon cooled gelatin mixture evenly into tart shells. Push a strawberry half down into each tart. If desired, top each tart with a small amount of whipped cream or whipped topping just before serving.

3997

kcal

Calories

352

Fat

199

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 2 cups butter, 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O(R) mix, and more.

Yes, Mini Strawberry Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mini Strawberry Tarts

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Variations & substitutions

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