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I am so glad it’s Summer, I love berry season and I and so glad we finally got blueberries. This fruit tart taste delicious, crumbly crust combined with sweet cream topped with fresh fruits.

Keep the tart in the refrigerator. Remove about 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe

A full fruit tart on a plate

Fresh Fruit Tart

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Servings
8 servings
Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr
This fresh fruit tart is the epitome of summer. Made with a rich cream cheese based filling and topped with fresh fruits, it's as delicious as it is beautiful.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter, softened and sliced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups fresh fruit, berries and kiwi recommended
  • 1/2 cup jam, smooth versus chunky

Instructions

Crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a food processor, combine confectioner's sugar, flour, and butter. Blend until the mixture forms a ball.
    A combination of flour, sugar, and butter in a food processor
  • Using your fingers, press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, taking care to push the crust into the indentations in the sides. Pat until the crust is even and somewhat smooth.
    Raw tart crust in a 9-inch tart pan
  • Bake the crust for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it turns a light share of brown. Set aside to cool.
    Fresh Fruit Tart

Filling and Topping:

  • Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. 
    A mixture of cream cheese, sugar and vanilla beat until smooth
  • Spread the cream over the cooled crust. Decorate the top with a variety of colorful fruits.
    A tart covered with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries
  • Heat up the jam in the microwave or in a small sauce pan until it becomes slightly melted. Using a pastry brush, lightly spread the jam on top of the fruit to give it a nice sheen. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Fresh Fruit Tart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 103mg4%
Potassium 160mg5%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 46g51%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 649IU13%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted October 8, 2012

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Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.