tartlet

noun

tart·​let ˈtärt-lət How to pronounce tartlet (audio)
: a small tart

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An assorted dessert bar satisfied guests' sweet tooths with lemon and key lime tartlets, cream puffs, triple chocolate brownies and chocolate chip cookies. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 And during afternoon tea in the lobby, Tochigi Prefecture's finest produce gets the spotlight: Nakagawa eel braised in red wine perched atop burdock tartlets, and meticulously layered chestnut parfait. Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 The afternoon tea includes delicate finger sandwiches, pastry tartlets, and classic scones with cream and jam. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Citrus tartlets combine tangy lemon and orange bites in a buttery pastry Make-Ahead Spinach Feta Egg Wraps Transfer the ramekins to a wire rack and remove the foil. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tartlet

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tartlet was in the 14th century

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“Tartlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tartlet. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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