tartlet
nounUK /ˈtɑːtlət/
US /ˈtɑːrtlət/
A tartlet is a small pie with a sweet or savory filling.
She baked a tray of strawberry tartlets for the party.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small savory pastry case served as an appetizer.
The caterer passed around mushroom tartlets before dinner.
3. A tiny decorative pastry shell used for holding fillings.
Fill the baked tartlets with lemon curd just before serving.
4. Informal term for a small, shallow baking mold for individual pastries.
Grease each tartlet tin well so the crusts release easily.