tartlet

noun

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

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Small batches of chocolate chunk banana bread, Dubai chocolate sandwich cookies, honeycomb apple peach puff tartlets and dark chocolate soufflé will be released twice a week. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025 Single-serve strawberry pistachio tartlets and Fresh fruit tartlets with vanilla custard cost about $4.55. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 16 June 2025 Begin with an aperitif and small bites in the impressive bar area, with the likes of a maitake mushroom and ricotta tartlet. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for tartlet

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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 15 Jul. 2025.

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