Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this exquisite Fruit Tart recipe. A buttery crust filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with a vibrant array of fresh fruits, this dessert is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For Topping:
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
- Assorted fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, raspberries, and mandarin oranges), sliced as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine flour, powdered sugar, and butter until crumbly. Add water to form dough. Press into tart pan and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip cream and fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread into cooled crust.
- Assemble the Tart: Arrange fresh fruit on top of the filling.
- Glaze the Tart: Heat apricot jam and water, brush over the fruit.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tart before serving.
Notes
- You can make the crust a day ahead and store it covered at room temperature.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cream cheese and coconut whipped topping.
- The fruit topping can be adjusted seasonally.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
