Definition of "tartlet" [tart•let]

• A small pastry tart. (noun)

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• "The tartlet is a pasty - it is firm when it comes out of the oven, and goes well with the caramel apples in the middle."
• "In the picture I'm digging into a tartlet of sweet potato, gorgonzola, and caramelized onion accompanied by sauteed local spinach and hazelnut sherry vinegar sauce."
• "Pre-bake your crusts by very carefully rolling out and lining 6 of the tartlet tins."