Maria and Josh of Two Peas and Their Pod are having a baby boy in the next few weeks! So a group of their friends put together a surprise virtual baby shower to help them celebrate the upcoming arrival of the newest pea to their pod.
Maria and Josh are both as sweet as can be and are always cooking up something scrumptious on their blog.
Having met them personally, I can tell you that they are every bit as precious in person as they seem. Sweet, humble, talented, and hilarious to boot! They are without a doubt my kind of people. I just wish they lived a whole lot closer.
I immediately knew I would serve these simple blackberry tartlets if I were lucky enough to be able to host a shower for Maria and Josh in real life. They make the perfect and elegant addition to any shower.
Blackberry tartlets are also as easy as can be to make. You simply use a pre-made phyllo shell, a bit of homemade blackberry curd, a dollop of whipped topping, and then keep them chilled until you are ready to serve.
You can easily substitute the blackberry for another berry such as raspberry, strawberry, or maybe even a blueberry. An assorted tray of a few of those would be pretty sweet, too I think.
A simple recipe for blackberry tartlets perfect for a shower or luncheon. Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers
Ingredients
- 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen blackberries, thawed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30 frozen miniature phyllo shells, thawed
- 1 1/4 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
- 30 fresh blackberries
Instructions
http://addapinch.com/cooking/2011/08/31/blackberry-tartlets/
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Strain berry mixture through sieve. Discard solids.
- Pour berry juice back into saucepan.
- Combine cornstarch and water.
- Pour into berry mixture.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Cool slightly.
- Spoon 2 teaspoons of berry mixture into each shell.
- Chill 2 hours in refrigerator or approximately 15 minutes in the freezer.
- Top each tartlet with 1 teaspoon whipped topping and a fresh berry.
- Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to serve.
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Don’t miss any of the celebration! Be sure to check out all of the other delicious dishes and well wishes for Maria and Josh and their baby pea.
Virtual Baby Shower for Two Peas & Their Pod
Drinks
Simple Bites – Lemon Balm infused Lemonade
Ingredients, Inc. – Healthy Fruit Punch
Food for My Family – Lemongrass Soda
Heather’s Dish – Mixed Fruit Punch
She Wears Many Hats – Mini Pistachio Smoothies
Appetizers/Savory Bites
With Style and Grace – Truffle Popcorn
Family Fresh Cooking – Baby Peas & Cheese Frittata
Barbara Bakes – Creamy Orange Fruit Dip and Fruit
Aggie’s Kitchen – Pasta Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette
Reluctant Entertainer – Nutella Berry Bruschetta
Dessert
Dorie Greenspan – French Lemon Cream Tart
TidyMom – Blue and Chocolate Cake Balls
i am baker – Baby Pea Baby Shower Cake
Brown Eyed Baker – Pavlova
Picky Palate – Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich
What’s Gaby Cooking – Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
Cookin’ Canuck – Nutella & Cream Cheese Swirled Blondies
Kevin and Amanda – Baby Blue Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Cups
Sweetopia – Decorated Sugar Cookies
Mountain Mama Cooks – Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Sweetapolita – Little Pea Sugar Cookie Pops
Bake at 350 – Petit Fours with fondant pea pods
RecipeGirl – Baby Button Cookies
RecipeBoy – Mud Cups with Gummy Worms
Add a Pinch – Blackberry Tartlets
Dine and Dish – Oven Baked Cinnamon Apples
Crafts
Wenderly – Handmade Sweet Pea Cards
Our Best Bites – How To: Make a Diaper Cake Centerpiece
Congratulations again, Josh and Maria! I can’t to see your beautiful baby boy. I know you will be amazing parents!
Much love,
Robyn
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Those sound AMAZING Robyn!! And could you have picked a more perfect berry? Your dessert should be on the cover of a magazine!
those look SO good…and they are BEAUTIFUL!
These look absolutely mouthwatering… I have a soft spot for black berries, and this recipe is a must try for me.
Those are so darling!!!
These look so yummy, Robyn! I love blackberries, but I’ve never made blackberry curd–it sounds wonderful. I love wee desserts like these!
i’m a sucker for bite-size anything . . . means you can have more than one!!!
These are gorgeous!! What a fun surprise
Blackberries are my favorite and these tarts are so stinking cute! Thanks so much Robyn! My heart is full this morning! I am so grateful for all of my blogging friends. What a great surprise. Josh loves the tarts too:) THANK YOU! Come see our little pea when he gets here! xoxo
The blackberries are so good right now, what a great way to use them! These are nothing short of adorable. Almost makes me want to have another baby so I can have a a shower. Almost.
Mmmmm….oh Robyn, these are wonderful. I love blackberries. And I love those little tart cups. What a perfect dessert for a party!!
Congrats Maria and Josh!
Love how easy these are. I haven’t had blackberry curd. Sounds fabulous!
I love using those little phyllo shells, but have only used them for savory dishes. You have definitely convinced me that I need to make something like these adorable blackberry tartlets.
Such yummy treats – I love tartletes. One of my favorite desserts!
Those are adorable Robyn! And perfect for a shower. Just beautiful.
I would like to try making these, where did you buy the mini phyllo dough shells?
-thanks!
I buy them in my grocery store’s freezer section.
Very elegant, perfect party food.
This was so much fun! Your recipe is fabulous!
This shower looks like so so much fun! The only things that makes me sad is that it doess’t get to go on a table together IRL. Can you imagine what a feast it would be? Beautiful recipe, Robyn!
beautiful and delicious Robin!!
How cute are these?! Love the little blackberry tartlets! Thank you so much for sharing and being a part of Maria’s baby shower!
I’m so in love with blackberries right now. Beautiful, girl! Thank you for sharing. And it would have been a blast all getting together in real life for Maria’s party. Love ya!
Robyn, love how simple & elegant these tartlets are. Soooo happy that you joined in on the fun today. Beautiful post
xo
Oh girl, these look so magical and precious. I wish we could have a tea party together and eat them ALL!
Beautiful, Robyn. I would love a few of these to pop in my mouth! What a lovely shower.
Oh these are cute!! I love blackberries. This virtual baby shower has been so much fun to visit. Have a GREAT weekend!
Denise