Source for tart shells?

Can anyone advise where I can buy small, appetizer size tart shells in the city? Thanks.

Sur La Table has that kind of stuff on their website, and I've always had good luck finding it at their Oak Street store.

Are you looking for pre-made tart shells to fill yourself? They should be available at Fox and Obel or Treasure Island.

Northwestern Cutlery is also a source for tin and non stick lined tart shells.

I was totally unclear. I need pre-made tart shells. Treasure Island used to have them, but doesn't seem to carry them lately. I'll try Fox & Obel. Is anyone aware of a good mail-order resource for a large number of them?

Hi,

I have seen in the grocery freezer section these types of things. My memory suggests Pepperidge Farm may do it. I cannot advise whether they taste good.

IF you are making homemade filling, then why not investigate making these shells yourself. Maybe by making pie dough, cutting it into 2-inch circles (experiment, I am guesstimating), then stick them into mini muffin pans. If you are prebaking the shells, then put some foil inside and add some beans to keep the shape you want while they bake. Later, you pull out the foil-n-beans, and return it to the oven to finish baking for 1-2 minutes.

No commercial pastry shell will enhance your homemade fillings, though I suggest your homemade pastry and fillings may be a winning combination. Why not make a sample batch to test for yourself your ability to make these shells ... you know you can always buy.

Cathy, I too recall seeing Pepperidge Farm making these - also can't comment on taste or where to get them as I've never used them.

Of course, homemade would be better. But, and Jmay may comment on this herself as well, but since I know the context of her request, she is hosting a party for 150 and doesn't have the inclination to make 200-300 mini tart shells.

What about ordering them from a local bakery. At least they will be somewhat homemade as opposed to factory made.

You guys know everything, so....

I'm looking for blank pre-baked tart shells.

Ideally, I'd like something between 5 - 7 or 8".

Any guidance is appreciated.

Thanks.

OK, since Zaphod hasn't got any replies, I'd like to add a request for tartlet shells, you know, any size you'd consider individual!

Do the Pepperidge Farms puff pastry shells count as tartlet shells?

http://www.puffpastry.com

I'm looking to buy pre-made, savory mini phyllo or puff pastry shells for a cocktail party. I've looked at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods already, and neither sells them fresh or frozen. Does anyone know where I could buy some? Many thanks.

Hi,

If you scroll up, you will find older information for the same quest. These posts were merged because they are the same topic.

Regards,

Hi,

European Imports has pastry shells, however they are wholesale rather than retail. Potentially you could contact them to find out who distributes or resells their products that you could access.

European Imports has set dates for retail access, which they do everyone once in a while. Maybe you could inquire if pastry shells could be made available during this sale.

European Imports Ltd.
2475 N. Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Tel: 773/227-0600

Regards,

While probably too late for your inquiry, Treasure Island carries filo shells and you get excellent all-butter tartlets from a mail order company, Albert Uster as long as you're willing to buy in large quantities.

Thank you for your help, MAG and Cathy2. Luckily, I was also able to find Athens mini phyllo shells at the Jewel on Ashland and Wellington. I'm not sure if they will be able to hold the goat cheese filling I'm planning to make, but I'll just have to see.

The Athen's cups are extremely sturdy - if it's a particularly liquidy filling that you're worried about, just fill it right before you serve and as you go.