Honey Mini Tarts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Tip: For easy removal.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, confectioner's sugar, and xanthan gum.

   Tip: Combine dry ingredients for the pastry dough.

3. 3

   Add cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Be gentle to avoid overworking the dough.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, honey, and melted butter until well combined.

   Tip: Mix honey syrup for the filling.

5. 5

   Add large eggs to the honey syrup and whisk until smooth.

   Tip: Ensure the filling is well mixed and free of lumps.

6. 6

   Add milk to the honey syrup and whisk until combined.

   Tip: Adjust consistency as needed.

7. 7

   Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 3 mm (1/8 inch).

   Tip: Roll out the pastry to the desired thickness.

8. 8

   Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.

   Tip: Cut out circles for the mini tarts.

9. 9

   Press a small amount of the honey syrup into the center of each dough circle.

   Tip: Leave a 1 cm border without syrup.

10. 10

    Fold the dough circles in half and press the edges to seal.

    Tip: Seal the edges to prevent filling from escaping.

11. 11

    Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

    Tip: Bake until the pastry is golden and set.

12. 12

    Allow the mini tarts to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

    Tip: Let cool before serving to prevent breakage.