Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Rub in the butter correctly to achieve a sandy texture.
• • Gradually incorporate the hot milk into the egg mixture to avoid curdling.
• • Do not overcook the pastry cream so it stays silky.
• • Cool the dough before rolling to prevent shrinkage.
• • Bake the shells until golden without burning.

Safety Warnings

• • Handle the saucepan with hot milk – wear kitchen gloves.
• • Use kitchen gloves when removing the tartlets from the oven.
• • Be careful when using the microwave to avoid burns from hot jam.