Easy Strawberry Tarts

Easy Strawberry Tarts

Makes 24 mini or 16 regular 

24 mini tart shells or 16 regular shells (pre-baked and cooled according to package directions)

500ml heavy whipping cream

1 package instant vanilla pudding

1 package strawberry glaze mix (prepared according to package directions with addition of 2 tbsp water)

Fresh strawberries

*make sure your tart shells are cooled before working with them or the whipping cream will “melt”*

Cut strawberries into quarters, you will use about 5-6 quarters per tart.

Whip the whipping cream on medium speed until it starts to thicken.

Add the instant vanilla pudding and whip until thick.  The addition of the pudding makes for a very tasty and stable cream, I frequently use it on cakes and it holds up very well to high temperatures.

Put the cream into a piping bag (or use a spoon to scoop).

Into the pre-baked tart shell, pipe a “pyramid” of whipped cream.

Arrange the strawberries around the cream, about 5-6 pieces per tart.

Spoon about a tablespoon of the glaze over the arranged strawberries, allowing it to slide down the sides.

Allow the glaze to set in the refrigerator for an hour or so before serving.