In all the comings and goings of babies and pregnant ladies, and cousins, and just life in general, I've been looking forward to this very easy recipe from the inimitable Dorie Greenspan. It requires almost no forethought or planning, very little prep time, and the results are quite scrumptious. It reminds me, once again, of the importance of always making time for sweet things in life, edible and otherwise....and also to always keep a bit of puff pastry in the freezer.
Money Saving Tips:
It's cheapest to make your own puff pastry, but it's not exactly a time saver. Look for an all butter puff pastry if you can find one; if not buy some Pepperidge Farm in the freezer case. Use whatever fruit you've got on hand; the original recipe called for apples.
Raspberry Tartlets
Estimated Cost: $3.00
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (I defrost in micro, on 50 percent power for about 1 min)
raspberries, fresh or frozen
sugar
butter
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Spray lightly with no stick spray. Cut circles from the puff pastry with a drinking glass. Place on prepared pan. Cover the middle with a few raspberries, sprinkle with about 1/2 tsp. sugar and put a pea-sized piece butter on top. Bake for about 20 minutes.
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Best Ever Lemon Blueberry Muffins
What a beautiful baby! And I'd love to have a tartlet for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI love the raspberry idea.
ReplyDeleteNow...to that beautiful wee baby.
Just perfection!
Oh what a beautiful baby!! and name sake you have there, Prudy girl! Aren't you just the luckiest? Love big families for that very reason. I too have always loved being an Aunt and only have one niece that has my middle name. I'm not even sure she likes it but oh well :) Your Sailor is so beautiful holding her wee little cousin. Just a precious picture.
ReplyDeleteYall have fun and be safe on your new adventure!
I love that you used raspberries, yum!
Congrats aunty Catte! She's gorgeous! Prudy, I love that picture of Sailor!
ReplyDeleteThose tarts look delicious Prudy! What a sweet baby. She reminds me of my youngest - 4 pounds and so little. Oh how I love babies. How lucky you are!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time on the East Coast!
XOXO
Jen
Pretty tartlets and even prettier baby. Have fun on your trip! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the raspberries! I am super excited to see the recipe for the lemon bluberry muffins!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh and I forgot to add...your niece is very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy guess for your middle name is Elaine! It was my Grandma's middle name, so it sprung to mind. Your tarts look great, and congrats on the niece, she's adorable!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Baby! Beautiful Blog! I found you by way of "FOOD" magazine. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI think your middle name is Elizabeth although I am related so that may be cheating. I am not positive though because I have lots of girl cousins, thanks mostly to your parents.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, congrats. Baby A is beautiful. Her mouth looks like her momma. I usually get an e-mail from your dad when a new baby comes but you broke the news on this one. I am trying to guess what the A stands for.
Awesome! Love the berries. I'd thought of that, but went another route.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Auntie and to the mom!
she's gorgeous. glad she's healthy, too. i know your middle name, but i, too, am guessing about baby a's first name.
ReplyDeletehave a great trip! can't wait to hear where you're headed.
Awww, what a cutie, congrats to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful baby!
ReplyDeleteYour tartlets look fantastic! I love raspberries and can't wait until they're in season here.
Such a cute baby!! Love the tartlets too!
ReplyDeleteThe baby so beautiful
ReplyDeleteShe's sooo sweet looking! I'm sure your sister is glad to have you all around as well.
ReplyDeleteI would love one of those rapsberry tartlets right now too!
What a pretty little baby! I love the bow! Have a wonderful vacation and thanks for another great recipe!
ReplyDeletewhat a darling baby do you know what the baby's name?oh and I love those tartles they look good I should tell my mom to make it!
ReplyDeletelove annaliese
Yeah!! Congrats to your sister and your entire family on the newest addition! She's beautiful. Gorgeous raspberry tarts, too!
ReplyDeletePrudy, you must be the most fabulous mother to have. Tartlets and adventures to the East and a fabulous new niece to snuggle.
ReplyDeleteI'll send you my adoption papers. Thanks.
What a beautiful baby!!! Congratulations! Have a fun and safe trip.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! What is in the water your sisters are drinking? LOL Your family seems to be expanding all at once...what a blessing!
ReplyDeleteEast Coast huh? sounds like Food Network Challenge time...my fingers are crossed!
Very yummy can i have one?
ReplyDeletevery yummy...
ReplyDeleteWow, girls camp and this darling little bundle all in one week? Sounds like heaven to me. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your little raspberry tartlettes Erin, and that baby is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your new baby.. so cute..
ReplyDeleteDarling baby, for sure.
ReplyDeleteNow...back to the tartlets. I'm not familiar enough with puff pastry sheets...
How many tartlets can I make from one? I suppose you'll say it depends on the size of the glass, but let's say the usual 8-ounce type.
Thanks!