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Tea Party Desserts

A delightful assortment of sweet treats perfect for a tea party, including scones, mini tarts, and delicate pastries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruit optional
Mini Fruit Tarts
  • 1 pkg pre-made tart shells
  • 1 cup pastry cream store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup fresh fruit such as berries or kiwi
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam for glaze
Eclairs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup chocolate ganache for topping

Method
 

Scones
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cream and dried fruit until just combined.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently. Roll out to about 1-inch thick and cut into rounds.
  4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Mini Fruit Tarts
  1. Fill each tart shell with pastry cream.
  2. Top with fresh fruit and brush with apricot jam for glaze.
Eclairs
  1. In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
  3. Pipe the mixture onto a baking sheet in 4-inch lines. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.
  4. Cool and dip in chocolate ganache.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These desserts can be prepared in advance and served at room temperature for a perfect tea party experience.

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