sweet tartlet shells

Directions

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   Sweet Tartlet Shells Source: Gourmet - September 1997 For this recipe you will need two mini-muffin pans, each containing twelve 1 3/4 by 1-

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   It makes enough shells for both Lemon Meringue Bites and Chocolate Truffle Bites (recipes follow)

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   2 1/4 sticks (1 cup plus 2 tablespoon) cold unsalted butter 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large

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   In a bowl with a pastry blender or in a food processor blend or pulse flour, confectioners’ sugar and salt until combined well and add butte

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   In a small bowl whisk together yolks, ice water and vanilla extract until combined well, then add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork or p

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   Form dough into a ball and divide into 2 pieces

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   Form each piece into a ball and flatten to form disks

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   Chill disks, wrapped separately in a plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour and up to 1 week