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Mirlitons
Mirlitons are little puff-pastry tarts with an almond cream filling.
101 K 4/5 (19 reviews)
1 hour 20 min.
Easy
2.35 €
15 pieces
3 IngredientsLast modified on: May 23th 2023
For 15 pieces, you will need:
- 1
250 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) - 2
200 g almond cream - 3
20 g icing sugar (optional) - Total weight: 450 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Resting: 30 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Roll out the puff pastry and line the tart tins or moulds, leaving a little pastry overhanging the edge.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 30 min.
Prick the bottoms with a fork and let them rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 10 min.
Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).
Trim off the excess pastry around the tart cases and stand them on a baking sheet.
Trim off the excess pastry around the tart cases and stand them on a baking sheet.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fill 3/4 full with almond cream.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 20 min.
Bake for about 20 minutes.
Decorate with a dusting of icing sugar.
Decorate with a dusting of icing sugar.
Remarks
You can use another filling, such as pistachio cream, in this recipe.
Keeping: A few days in an airtight tin.
Source: Based on a recipe by Gaston Lenôtre.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 260 RDI=100 % | 1,570 RDI=150 % | 1,580 RDI=240 % | 2,210 RDI=110 % | 9,230 RDI: 110 % |
| Per 100 g | 60 RDI=20 % | 350 RDI=30 % | 350 RDI=50 % | 490 RDI=30 % | 2,050 RDI: 30 % |
| Per piece | 20 RDI=7 % | 100 RDI=10 % | 110 RDI=20 % | 150 RDI=7 % | 620 RDI: 7 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 15 pieces : 2.55 €
- Per piece : 0.20 €
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Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
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