Mini Tart Shells (Korzinki)
Mini tart shells are Russian Basket Pastries called Korzinki. These crisp shortbread cookie shells hold jam and a dulce de leche cream that makes them resemble mini baskets. The perfect dessert to grab and go!
Ingredients
Mini Tart Shells:
- 2 sticks butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda dissolved in 1 tsp vinegar
- 8 TBSP mayonnaise
Filling:
- Strawberry Jam
- 16 oz Cool Whip
- 15 oz dulce de leche
Instructions
How to make Mini Tart Shells (Korzinki):
In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar. Add in the eggs, mayo, baking soda mixture and cornstarch. Slowly beat in the flour and finish kneading the dough by hand until a thick dough forms.
Shape a heaping teaspoon full of dough into balls and place into tart tins. Mold into tins going up the sides and breaking off any excess dough.
Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 25 minutes or until nicely browned. Cool.
TO MAKE CREAM: Beat the cool whip for 1 minute. Add half of the dulce de leche and beat well, slowly beating in the remaining dulce de leche by heaping tablespoons. Beat until thick and creamy (1-2 minutes.)
Place 1/2 teaspoon of jam onto the bottom shell and frost with a large piping tip Keep Refrigerated.
Notes
- Store unfilled shells for up-to 2 weeks in an airtight container or freeze.
- I used a Wilton 1M tip.
- Use a thick jam to prevent sogginess to the crust.
Nutrition per serving
Serving: 1tart shell fillingCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 17IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg