Fruit Tart Appetizers 1
Brighten up your next gathering with these stunning Fruit Tart Appetizers! Featuring a buttery, homemade shortbread crust filled with velvety cream cheese and topped with an array of fresh, vibrant fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi, these bite-sized treats are as beautiful as they are delicious. A glossy apricot glaze adds a touch of sweetness while keeping the fruit looking fresh and irresistible. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for entertaining, whether as a refreshing appetizer or a light, elegant dessert. Impress your guests with these mini fruit tarts that combine simple ingredients and big flavors for a show-stopping bite every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 0.5 cups Fresh blueberries
- 1 medium Fresh kiwi (peeled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Apricot jam
- 1 teaspoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup mini tart or muffin pan.
In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend the ingredients until crumbly.
Press the dough evenly into the wells of the tart pan, forming a small crust for each. Make sure the dough evenly covers the bottom and sides.
Bake the tart shells for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before removing.
While the tart shells cool, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the cooled tart shells, smoothing the tops with the back of a spoon.
Arrange the fresh fruit on top of the cream cheese filling. Use sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi for a colorful variety.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the apricot jam with the water until smooth. Let cool slightly, then gently brush the glaze over the fruit to give it a shiny finish and help preserve freshness.
Chill the tarts in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled as a refreshing appetizer or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 104 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 66 mg | 1% | |
*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.
