Strawberry Tartlets with Basil Cream

These delightful tartlets combine the freshness of strawberries with the subtle herbaceousness of basil cream, all nestled in a flaky puff pastry shell.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Using a round cutter, cut puff pastry into small circles and press into tartlet molds

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown

Let cool completely

In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, basil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form

Spoon basil cream into cooled tartlet shells

Top with sliced strawberries

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving