Fruit Cheese Tarts
Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy decadence and fruity freshness with these homemade Fruit Cheese Tarts. Featuring a buttery, delicate tart shell filled with a luscious cream cheese filling and topped with a vibrant assortment of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A glossy apricot glaze not only enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit but also adds a bakery-quality finish to these bite-sized desserts. Ideal for special occasions or as a treat-yourself moment, these tarts come together with minimal effort, requiring just 30 minutes of prep time and a quick bake. Perfectly portioned for six servings, these tarts are a sophisticated yet approachable dessert that will impress every guest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 50 g Powdered sugar
- 100 g Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 piece Egg yolk
- 200 g Cream cheese (softened)
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 60 g Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 150 g Fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 100 g Fresh blueberries
- 1 piece Fresh kiwi (peeled and sliced)
- 3 tbsp Apricot jam
- 1 tbsp Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub the mixture between your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix in the egg yolk and knead gently until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out circles slightly larger than your tart molds and press them into the molds. Trim any excess dough.
Use a fork to prick holes in the base of the tart shells to prevent puffing during baking.
Bake the tart shells in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let them cool completely before filling.
To prepare the filling, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Slowly add the heavy cream and beat until fully incorporated.
Spoon the cream cheese filling into the cooled tart shells, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi slices decoratively on top of the cheese filling.
In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam and water over low heat until it becomes a smooth glaze.
Use a pastry brush to gently glaze the fruit on top of each tart to give it a shiny finish and preserve freshness.
Chill the tarts in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Enjoy your fresh and creamy fruit cheese tarts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
