Strawberry & mascarpone tartlets

Step by Step

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. Unroll the pastry sheet, cut into 6 equal squares and arrange on a large baking tray lined with baking parchment. Score a 1cm border around the edge of each square and pierce the middles all over with a fork. Brush all over the squares with a little milk and scatter with 2 tbsp caster sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden.

Step 2

Meanwhile, hull and cut the strawberries into quarters then toss in a large mixing bowl with the remaining 1½ tbsp caster sugar and the lemon juice; set aside, stirring occasionally. When the tart cases are cooked, gently press down the middles (using the back of a fork or a spatula) and leave to cool for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, use a wooden spoon to beat the mascarpone with 1 tbsp milk. Spread the mascarpone mixture onto the cooled tart cases and top each with ½ tbsp lemon curd. Finish with the strawberries and their macerating juices. A scattering of shredded mint leaves would work nicely, too, if liked.