Ingredients:

For the tartlet base:

• 250g of 00 flour
• 125g cold butter, cut into cubes
• 100g of icing sugar
• 1 whole egg
• Grated lemon zest (optional)
• A pinch of salt

For the stuffing:

• 250ml of fresh whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons of icing sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For decoration:

• Fresh fruit to taste (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwis, peaches, etc.)
• Gelatin for desserts (optional)
• Prepare the dough:
  • In a large bowl, sift the flour and add a pinch of salt.
  • Add the cold cubed butter and work it with your fingertips until you obtain a sandy mixture.
  • Add the icing sugar and grated lemon zest (if using).
  • Incorporate the egg and quickly knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball. Wrap it in cling film and place it in the fridge to rest for at least 30 minutes.
• Form and cook the bases:
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (about 350°F).
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about half a centimeter thick.
  • Cut out circles of dough and line them in tartlet moulds.
  • Prick the bottom of the tartlets with a fork to prevent them from swelling during cooking.
  • Cover the bases with baking paper and fill them with dried legumes or baking weights.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the bases are golden.
  • Let the bases cool completely before filling them.
  • Whip the cream:
    • In a cold bowl, pour the fresh cream and start whipping it with an electric whisk.
    • Add the icing sugar and vanilla extract and continue whipping until stiff whipped cream forms.
  • To assemble the tartlets:
  • Filling in the basics:
    • Fill each tartlet base with whipped cream, using a piping bag for a more precise and decorative result.
  • Decorate with fruit:
    • Decorate the tartlets with fresh fruit as desired, arranging it in a harmonious and colorful way.
    • If you wish, you can brush the fruit with a little dessert gelatin to make it shiny and preserve it better.
  • Serve:
    • Place the tartlets in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that the cream hardens well.
    • Serve the fresh fruit and cream tartlets and enjoy this delicious and refreshing dessert!