Apple Tartlets (Apple Rose Pastry Baskets)
9 December 2025
Apple Tartlets
These Apple Rose Tartlets are a simple yet beautiful dessert made with puff pastry, cinnamon, and soft baked apples. The apple slices roll easily into pretty roses, and the pastry baskets give them the perfect crispy base. They look impressive on any dessert table, but they come together quickly with just a few basic ingredients. If you want an easy recipe that feels special, these apple tartlets are a great choice.
So, if all that sounds good to you, read on!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
There’s something magical about turning simple ingredients into a dessert that looks straight out of a bakery. These Apple Rose Tartlets do exactly that. They bring together soft cinnamon apples and buttery puff pastry, shaped into delicate roses that instantly steal the spotlight.
You’ll love this recipe because:
It looks impressive but is incredibly easy to make.
No special skills needed—just thin apple slices and a quick roll.
It uses simple, everyday ingredients.
Apples, puff pastry, cinnamon, powdered sugar… that’s it.
Perfect for any occasion.
Holidays, brunch, parties, date nights, or when you just want something pretty on the table.
The flavor is warm, sweet, and comforting.
Soft baked apples + cinnamon + crispy pastry = the perfect bite.
They bake quickly.
You’ll have stunning mini desserts ready in just about 20 minutes.
They make beautiful gifts or party treats.
Everyone will think you spent hours making them.
These Apple Rose Tartlets bring together beauty and simplicity in the sweetest way, offering a dessert that feels special every single time you make it.
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Strawberry Tart Recipe – Buttery tart crust filled with creamy custard and topped with fresh strawberries for a dessert that looks as stunning as it tastes.
Whether you’re in the mood for something fruity, creamy, or a little nostalgic, these recipes are perfect companions to this cheesecake and make great additions to your dessert table.
Ingredients in Apple Tartlets
Here’s what you need to make Apple Tartlets:
Apples: Use fresh, crisp apples such as Gala, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady. They hold their shape well when baked and add natural sweetness to the tartlets.
Powdered Sugar: A light dusting of powdered sugar brings gentle sweetness and helps caramelize the apples beautifully as they bake.
Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds warmth and depth, giving your apple roses that classic cozy flavor everyone loves.
Puff Pastry: Store-bought puff pastry works perfectly. Once baked, it creates a light, flaky base that holds the apple roses and gives the tartlets a delicate crunch.
Egg: A simple egg wash brushed over the pastry makes the tartlets golden, shiny, and bakery-perfect.
How to make Apple Tartlets
Making these Apple Rose Tartlets is much easier than they look. You simply soften thin apple slices, roll them into pretty roses, and place them inside flaky puff pastry cups. A touch of cinnamon and powdered sugar adds warmth and sweetness, while an egg wash gives everything a golden finish. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have beautiful homemade tartlets that look impressive and taste incredible.
1. Prepare the Apples
Start by cutting each apple in half and removing the core. Slice the apples into thin, even pieces so they soften evenly.
Place the slices on a baking tray in a single layer and bake at 180°C for 5–7 minutes, just until they soften slightly.
Let them cool while you continue with the recipe.
2. Roll and Cut the Puff Pastry
Roll the puff pastry into a thin, even sheet.
Use a heart-shaped cutter to cut out several pastry hearts.
Gather any leftover dough, re-roll it, and cut out more hearts so nothing goes to waste.
3. Build the Pastry Baskets
Grease a muffin tray lightly.
Place three pastry hearts in each muffin cup, with the pointed ends facing inward and overlapping slightly.
This creates a cute basket shape that will hold the apple rose.
4. Make the Apple Roses
Lay a few baked apple slices in a row, overlapping them slightly.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar + cinnamon for extra flavor.
Roll the slices gently to form a small apple rose.
Place each rose into a pastry basket and repeat until all cups are filled.
5. Bake the Tartlets
Beat the egg and brush it over the pastry and apples for a golden finish.
Bake at 190°C for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is crisp and lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
Enjoy your delicious Apple Tartlets!
Ready to Serve
Dust the warm tartlets with a little powdered sugar and top them with fresh raspberries or mint leaves for a beautiful finish. Serve right away and enjoy every sweet, flaky bite!
These Apple Rose Tartlets prove that even the simplest ingredients can create something truly beautiful. With just a few easy steps, you’ll have delicate, golden pastries that look like they came straight from a bakery display.
Whether you make them for a special occasion or simply to enjoy with a cup of coffee, they always bring a touch of elegance to the table. Give them a try, you’ll be surprised how quickly they become a favorite in your kitchen.
I’d love to know what you think if you give this a try! 🙂 – Angie
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Apple Tartlets (Apple Rose Pastry Baskets)
Ingredients
- 3 –4 apples
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg for egg wash
- Fresh raspberries optional, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Apples
- Cut the apples in half, remove the cores, and slice them thinly.
- Arrange the slices on a baking tray and bake at 180°C for 5–7 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Roll out the puff pastry into a thin sheet.
- Use a heart-shaped cutter to cut out multiple pastry hearts.
- Gather the excess dough, re-roll, and cut more hearts as needed.
Build the Pastry Baskets
- Place three pastry hearts in each muffin cup with the pointed ends facing inward.
- Overlap them slightly to create a basket shape.
Make the Apple Roses
- Arrange several softened apple slices in a row, slightly overlapping.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the slices tightly to form a rose.
- Place each apple rose into a pastry basket.
- Repeat until all baskets are filled.
Bake
- Brush the pastry and apples with beaten egg.
- Bake at 190°C for 20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Serve
- Decorate with powdered sugar, fresh raspberries, or mint leaves before serving.
- Enjoy warm!
Notes
Estimated Calories per Tartlet
Approx. 130–150 calories each Breakdown used for calculation (per 12 tartlets):- Apples (3–4 apples total): ~200 calories
- Powdered sugar (2 tbsp): ~60 calories
- Puff pastry sheet: ~550–600 calories
- Egg wash (1 egg): ~70 calories
- Cinnamon: negligible calories
Per tartlet: ~130–150 calories (depending on size and pastry thickness)
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