tartlet

[ tahrt-lit ]

noun

1. a small pie.

tartlet

/ ˈtɑːtlɪt /

noun

1. an individual pastry case with a filling of fruit or other sweet or savoury mixture

Word History and Origins

Origin of tartlet¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, tartlet is from the late Middle English word tartlote. See tart ², -let

Example Sentences

Look for things like grilled artichoke hearts, stuffed pepperoncini, cooked shrimp, cheese straws, savory tartlets, focaccias or little phyllo pastries.

From Washington Times

Try the crab-stuffed grouper, followed by the chocolate mousse tartlet with raspberries for dessert.

From Washington Post

Bill brings out a meringue tartlet with passion fruit curd and a blueberry compote, which looks both adorable and correct despite his worry.

From Salon

The bakery and cafe Pastéis de Belém 1837, near the waterfront in Lisbon, is bound to have a line outside for its pastéis de Belém, flaky tartlets with a lightly spiced custard filling.

From New York Times

Regardless of what's on the dinner menu, everyone jumps for the tartlets, canapés, and mile-long cheese board I place out hours before dinnertime.

From Salon