Mini Shortcrust Tartlet Shells with Crushed Pistachio MIO 140 pcs

MIO Mini Shortcrust Tartlet Shells with Crushed Pistachio: the perfect base for your patisserie

The MIO Mini Shortcrust Tartlet Shells with Crushed Pistachio are ready-to-use sweet shells, designed for catering and professional patisserie that want to save time without giving up artisanal quality. These are small tartlets made of crispy, crumbly shortcrust pastry in a micro format (single mignon portion), enriched on the surface with crushed pistachio that adds colour, aroma and a pleasant crunch. They are meant to be filled to order, turning into elegant, instantly serveable finger-food desserts. Each carton contains 140 pieces, a quantity tailored for buffets, catering, hospitality and pastry shops with a high production pace.

Distributed by LAPA throughout Switzerland, these shells are the ideal answer for those seeking a neutral yet refined base on which to build personalised sweet creations, while keeping costs and time under control.

What are micro shortcrust tartlet shells

Micro shortcrust tartlet shells are edible containers made of shortcrust pastry, baked and ready to be filled. Shortcrust is a sweet dough based on flour, butter and sugar, worked to achieve that sandy, crumbly structure that melts in the mouth. The "micro" format indicates a mignon size, perfect for finger food and tastings where several bites are served.

• Ready to use: already baked and shaped, just fill them.
• Mignon format: ideal for buffets, coffee breaks and mixed platters.
• Crumbly structure: crispy pastry that holds the filling well.
• Versatility: compatible with sweet creams, mousses, gelées and fruit.

The crushed pistachio: taste and character

What sets these shells apart is the crushed pistachio spread across the surface. Pistachio is one of the most loved and recognisable ingredients in modern patisserie: its natural green colour and its bold yet elegant aroma immediately raise the perceived quality of the finished product. The micro crush adds a crunchy note that pleasantly contrasts with the softness of creamy fillings, creating a balance of textures highly appreciated by the most demanding customers.

This detail allows you to serve a polished-looking dessert with a distinctive flavour even without additional decoration, reducing finishing times in the kitchen.

Pack of 140 pieces: efficiency for food service

The pack of 140 pieces per carton is designed for the needs of the professional channel. For a catering service, a hotel brunch or an event buffet, having a large stock of ready bases means speeding up production and standardising the quality of every single portion. The net weight of the carton is about 2.8 kg, a handy format that is easy to store.

• 140 pieces: high yield for large services.
• Uniform portioning: every shell identical to the next.
• Less waste: you only fill what you need, when you need it.

Filling ideas: creams, mousses and beyond

The real strength of these shells is their filling versatility. The neutral-sweet base with a pistachio accent lends itself to endless interpretations:

• Classic creams: pastry cream, pistachio cream, diplomat cream or chantilly.
• Mousses: dark chocolate, white chocolate, red berry or pistachio mousse for a single-flavour effect.
• Ganache: chocolate ganache for a more structured finger food.
• Fresh fruit: filled with cream and topped with raspberry, strawberry or blueberry.
• Gourmet savoury: although sweet by design, they can host creative fillings.

A quick squeeze of the piping bag and a fast garnish are enough to obtain a display-case dessert in seconds.

Storage and usage tips

The shells should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture sources that would compromise their crumbliness. It is advisable to keep the pack sealed until use and to fill them just before serving: this way the pastry stays crispy and does not absorb the moisture from the creams. Once filled, they should be eaten the same day and refrigerated if the filling requires it.

Why choose them for your business

The MIO Mini Shortcrust Tartlet Shells with Crushed Pistachio combine Italian artisanal quality, practicality and aesthetic impact. They are the ideal tool for pastry shops, restaurants, hotels and catering services that want to offer high-level desserts without burdening kitchen work. LAPA guarantees fast, widespread delivery throughout Switzerland.

• MIO brand, Italian production.
• Deliveries across German-speaking Switzerland, Romandy and Ticino.
• Dedicated support for the B2B food service channel.