Filling for Tarts and Pastries
Filling for tarts and pastries refers to a wide range of sweet or savory mixtures used to fill baked goods like fruit tarts, croissants, or dumplings. Common sweet fillings include fruit compotes, custards, jams, or nut pastes, while savory options might feature cheese, vegetables, or meats. These fillings originate from various culinary traditions worldwide, with roots in European, Asian, and Middle Eastern baking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Sweet fillings are typically high in carbohydrates and fat, providing quick energy but often with added sugars. They can offer some vitamins and minerals from fruit or dairy ingredients, with a rough calorie range of 150-300 kcal per 100g serving depending on the type.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Per 100 g (about 1/3 cup) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Fillings often reflect seasonal and regional ingredients, like apple in autumn or chestnut in winter, making them a delicious way to celebrate local produce and traditions.
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