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Star Wars Tartlets for Star Wars Day

Star Wars Tartlets

Happy Star Wars Day or May the 4th!! As you all already know, I’m a big nerd and lover of most Sci Fi! It doesn’t help that I married an even bigger Sci Fi nerd and so, by genetics, all our kids are heartily into Sci Fi, especially Star Wars.

Star Wars Tartlets

I don’t even know what it is about Star Wars that makes it the cult that it is. Honestly, when we go back and watch it (almost every week!) we find so many discrepancies, bad acting and just overall cheesiness! But still, we can’t stop; they are great movies and probably more than anything, for my generation, it’s a nostalgia thing.

My children have followed in our footsteps, much to Daddy’s excitement. We have Star Wars marathons, themed parties and on May the 4th, we enjoy something Star Wars-y. 

Star Wars Tartlets

Last year it was Star Wars cookies, check them out if you haven’t; they took me FOREVER to ice. The year before, I made Star Wars cake pops for Laith’s school project (and let’s not forget the recent Star Destroyer)

This year I was bit limited in my imagination. For the past 18 months, I have stopped all food colouring and that’s what you need sometimes to make themed desserts pop. There is natural food colouring available but it is expensive and you really need a lot to get the colour desired.

I had to come up with something other than Star Wars topper cupcakes. A while back, a friend of mine, knowing my obsession with Star Wars, gave me a set of pancake moulds from Williams-Sonoma. These did not work very well with pancakes but they made excellent tartlets/pop tarts.

Star Wars Tartlets

I filled the Star Wars Tartlets with Sith strawberry and Rebellion rhubarb filling. Pretty darned delicious. If you don’t like rhubarb, you can fill with just about any kind of jam. I have included my filling and there will be plenty leftover to spread on toast.

These tartlets are like hand pies but maybe share more similarities with pop tarts. Either way, they are delicious. Of course, you don’t need to make them Star Wars themed, the dough can be cut into rectangles or circles for regular tartlets.

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Star Wars Tartlets

Serves: 10

Calories: 3031

Fat: 146g

Sith strawberry and Rebellion rhubarb filling inside a buttery, crisp pastry.
Ingredients
  • Pastry: 2 batches needed
  • 2¼ cups/225g all purpose/plain flour
  • 1 stick/113g butter, chilled in cubes
  • 3 tablespoons organic vegetable shortening (Spectrum), cold
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon organic vinegar
  • 3-5 tablespoons cold water
Sith Strawberry and Rebellion Rhubarb Filling
  • 1lb/455g strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 3 cups/4 large rhubarb stalks, chopped
  • ¾ cup organic brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ¼ cup water
  • egg yolk or a tablespoon heavy cream to brush on top
Instructions
Filling
  1. In a small saucepan, add the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, salt and water and bring up to a simmer.
  2. Let the fruit break down and let simmer until thickened, about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Once the jam is thickened, check for sweetness, add more sugar if needed.
  4. Take off the heat and allow to cool.
  5. Depending on how think your jam is, add a tablespoon of chia seeds at a time.
  6. I added 2 tablespoons first, and a 3rd when I wanted the jam thicker.
  7. Remember jam will be thicker when cooled.
  8. Put in the fridge to cool completely.
Pastry
  1. While jam is chilling, make the pastry.
  2. You will need 2 batches of the pastry, one for the top part and one for the bottom.
  3. In the bowl of a food processor, add the flour, salt and sugar and pulse to mix.
  4. Add the butter cubes and the shortening.
  5. Run the processor and break up the butter to the size of peas.
  6. Add 3 tablespoons water and vinegar and process until dough starts to hold together.
  7. Check to see if the dough holds when pinched together.
  8. Add more water if it doesn't hold.
  9. Amount of water used does depend on the dryness if the flour and even the humidity in the air.
  10. Roll the dough into a disc, cover with plastic wrap and chill for atleast 30 minutes.
  11. Repeat the process for another batch.
  12. Preheat oven to 375F/190C
  13. Once the jam and dough are chilled, time to cut out the shapes.
  14. You can make paper templates or use the Star Wars pancake moulds that I used.
  15. These are available from Williams-Sonoma.
  16. Or just cut out using a saucer or biscuit cutter to get small tartlets.
  17. If using the pancake moulds, you will get 5 shapes from each portion of dough.
  18. Roll out the dough to about ⅛-¼ inch.
  19. You may have to re roll to get all 5 shapes
  20. For the top pastry, press the moulds on the rolled pastry and allow the markings to indent the pastry.
  21. It will even make the steam vents.
  22. For the bottom crust, the indents and steam vents aren't necessary so carefully press down or just cut around the mould with a sharp knife.
  23. Once all the cut outs are done, it's time to fill.
  24. Place about a teaspoon or two in each of the bottom cut out.
  25. Place the top cut out over the filling.
  26. Press around gently but firmly to seal.
  27. Use a fork to seal the tartlet.
  28. Repeat with the other cut outs.
  29. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in the fridge to chill a few minutes.
  30. Allow to chill about 10-15 minutes.
  31. Brush the tops with an egg yolk or heavy cream
  32. Place the baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven for about 15 minutes.
  33. After 15 minutes move the sheet up to the centre rack position, for another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  34. Allow to cool slightly on a rack.
  35. Serve warm or at room temperature as is or with ice cream.
Notes
The amounts listed for the jam filling will make quite a bit of jam. You can half the recipe to get just enough for the filling, or you can make the whole amount and store the rest in the fridge for your toast, crumble or tart.
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Star Wars Tartlets

How about you all? Do you or have you watched Star Wars? Do you go all out when May 4th comes around? Hope your weekend has been sunny and hot like ours! 

And remember, May The Force Be With You 🙂

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  1. TheKitchenLioness says

    May 15, 2014 at 2:00 am

    Dear Nazneen, we have some serious Star Wars lovers in our family as well – these themed tartlets of yours would have been a HUGE hit at our house. I did not even know there was star wars day – but it certainly sounds like fun. Goodness, I love these tartlets and I do appreciate that you used no food coloring for them!
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  2. Needful Things says

    May 11, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    You are a very cool mom. I’ve seen these moulds but never bought them and didn’t imagine they would work well for tartlets. Love the idea!
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  3. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I love Star Wars! Well, the original trilogy — the last three have been meh. I have high hopes for the new one they’re filming now, though. I should make some of these to get in the mood. 😉 Good stuff — thanks.
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  4. ChgoJohn says

    May 6, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Way cool, Mom! When I saw the tartlets’ shapes, I knew how you got there. I gave a set of those pancake molds to my great nephew for his birthday a few years ago. Very smart move, Nazneen. Thankfully, I’ve plenty of strawberry jam about so I won’t have to worry about using rhubarb (Yuck!), if I try to make these. 🙂
    Glad to know that there are plenty of us sci-fi geeks around. 🙂
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    • Nazneen says

      May 7, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Thanks John! I remember you telling me that you gave these to your nephew. Did he he ever use them? They didn’t work well with the pancakes though. Strawberry would be just as good 🙂

  5. Sugar et al says

    May 6, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    OMG, this is awesome! I am totally amused and impressed by the ‘kid’ in you. It is so important to have a fun side to yourself and something that is loved by the entire family. I am not a big fan of Star Wars but the ‘kid’ in me loves shapes and cookie cutters and such so I LOVE this. Wait till I show my boys…they will demand them, I know:-)
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    • Nazneen says

      May 7, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Thanks Sonali! What can I say? The geek in me cannot be contained 🙂

  6. Mary Frances says

    May 6, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Adorable!
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      Thank you!!

  7. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    May 6, 2014 at 6:45 am

    Oh, Nazneen! These are super cool and soooo cute! I just love that you make May 4th into such a celebration! In our family, when my kiddos were old enough to watch Star Wars, it was kind of a rite of passage (and I think maybe my husband was even more excited than my kids 😀 ). Sadly, we had a huge lacrosse tourney all day on Sunday and sort of forgot all about The Force being with us this year. Gotta do better next year, I guess! We love celebrating the oddball “holidays” – such a fun way to make even ordinary days seem special! 😀
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Oddball holidays are the best!!! Thanks Shelley!

  8. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    You are just too cute! And so are these Star Wars thingies. I’ve never been into Star Wars but I do like the soundtrack! What fun!
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks Abbé 🙂 What can I say?

  9. Joséphine says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Je suis fan de star war ! alors ces tartelettes je les trouve magnifiques et certainement trés gourmandes
    Bonne soirée
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you, Josephine!! I’m glad you like Star Wars too!!

  10. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:40 am

    I simply LOVE the filling in these tartlets-love the combination of rhubarb and strawberries and your tart base looks so good!
    I coulnd’t agree more – Star Wars is indeed “a nostalgia thing” for me too – inspite of the acting and story lines!
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks Shashi! Yep, I wouldn’t see it winning any awards for screenplay!!

  11. Gourmet Getaways says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:09 am

    Yoda! Darth Vader! What cuties! These goodies will hit it with the kids for sure 🙂

    Julie
    Gourmet Getaways

    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks Julie! They turned out really well!

  12. Heavenly says

    May 5, 2014 at 6:36 am

    I wouldn’t classify myself as a sci fi nerd, but Star Wars is just freaking cool, and so are these darling little pastries.
    *kisses* H
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      I know, everyone loves Star Wars!

  13. Choc Chip Uru says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:25 am

    Being a fan of Star Wars, these pastries look to die for! May the Fourth be with you 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Thanks Uru, fellow nerd 🙂

  14. Hotly Spiced says

    May 4, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    Happy Star Wars Day! These are gorgeous and so cute. Your Laith must have loved them. I adore rhubarb so the filling would be fabulous for me xx

    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      These were good, Charlie! Toaster pastries with a twist and yes, Laith had 3!

  15. Emma says

    May 4, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    How fab! I just love these (Yoda is my fave!), Happy May the 4th!

    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks Emma! I like Darth 🙂

  16. Monica says

    May 4, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    Watching Star Wars almost every week? Wow! Such a nice family thing to do together. I don’t know what it is about Star Wars but my son was hooked as a toddler even before he ever saw one of the movies or understood anything about it! Needless to say, he’d love these tartlets. Using the pancake molds is genius. I got a set of those (but the Halloween ones) and you are right – not good for pancakes – but clearly, really great for tartlets/hand pies. And PS – your cookies last year were amazing…a labor of love, no doubt. I can tell you I entertained the idea of making those for my son once or twice…but quickly came to reality.
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you, Monica! I know how much you do for your little one and it won’t be long until you’ll be convinced to ice all those cookies too!!

  17. Donalyn@TheCreeksideCook says

    May 4, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    So very clever to fit the theme this way! And, they look so flakey and delicious – thanks for a great idea!
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you, Donalyn!!

  18. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

    May 4, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    These tartlets look totally fun and delicious, Nazneen! I imagined how happy your husband and kids were when they ate these…
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    • Nazneen says

      May 6, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      I think I was happier than they were that I was able to make this work!!

  19. Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I didn’t know there was a Star Wars day but I’m not surprised in the least. You are a great mom. Not only do you make the Star Wars theme desserts, but you get creative with them and change it up each year. I’ve always been a sucker for them but I’ve never had a homemade one. Yours look sooo good!
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Thanks Mireya! I think I do it for myself more than the kids!! I’m such a sucker for SciFi stuff.

  20. Ansh | Spiceroots says

    May 4, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Those are Awesome!! I just showed them to the Star wars fan in my house and he went giddy with excitement. So fun!! You are such a creative nerd!
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      I am a creative nerd! I’m glad he liked them!! They are fun and were quite tasty too!

  21. Henna says

    May 4, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Ahhh Nazneen you are so fun! I love how creative you are and I love that you don’t let your choice to no longer use food dyes limit your imagination. These are gorgeous and I bet they would be amazing with a number of fillings (I’m thinking cinnamon apple mmmmm) 🙂
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks Henna for your sweet comment!! Apple cinnamon is the best combo!!

  22. Minnie@thelady8home says

    May 4, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I am not even remotedly into star wars, I have to admit. Don’t kill me, but I never sat through even one movie. But I have kids who were addicted to it for a while…..we had Darth vader vs Obe wan kanobe fights galore, and my son carries a Yoda alarm clock even to his shower (claims it helps him shower in time). You are such an awesome Mom!

    Maybe one day I could bake some Iron man cakes….lol!!
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks Minnie! Two years ago I made the Marvel avenger cakelets…took me forever! But they were quite awesome!

  23. Karen Harris says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Even though I am not a sci fi nerd I do love Star Wars. I guess that it takes me back to my carefree teenage days. Bad acting and all, this movie was the first of its kind and the beginning of a new wave of special effects. These little tartlets are so cute, and I bet delicious as well. What a fun thing to do together as a family.
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks Karen! Everyone has a soft spot for Star Wars though 🙂

  24. Bikram says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:09 am

    I like them .. start war characters for sure .. they loook yummmmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

    Bikram
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks!

  25. Francesca says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:04 am

    Seriously, you must be the coolest mom on the block – I’d lose my mind if my Mama made these! We’re starwarsing tonight 🙂
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      I try, but the teens think differently! Trace thinks I’m cool though 🙂

  26. David says

    May 4, 2014 at 6:43 am

    I love that you are a sci-fi nerd. Such a good group are we! I am not hard core but I love the stuff… I think you should have called them Pop Stars!
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      Pop Stars, what a great name! I’ll have to remember them for next year!

  27. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

    May 4, 2014 at 5:58 am

    You are just entirely too clever Nazneen. What a fabulous idea and I love how they look. Made me smile.
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you, thank you, Lea Ann. I have my moments 🙂

  28. saucy gander says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:23 am

    Wow, Nazneen, we were just talking about non-canon star wars stories this afternoon, but I completely forgot it’s star wars day!!
    These tartlets/hand pies are so cute, I want some! 😀
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    • Nazneen says

      May 4, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks SG! I’m such a nerd I forego all other holiday posts to do this one!!

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