Description
These mini fruit tarts feature a buttery tart shell filled with smooth cream and topped with colorful fresh fruit. They’re elegant, refreshing, and perfect for entertaining or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Tart Shell:
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
- Cream Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- Fruit Topping:
- ½ cup strawberries, thinly sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup mandarin orange segments, well drained
- ¼ cup raspberries or blackberries
- Optional Glaze:
- ¼ cup apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cold water, mixing until dough begins to form. Add more water if needed. Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Press chilled dough into greased mini tart pans. Prick bottoms with a fork.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely before removing from pans.
- To make filling, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well. Fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy. Chill for 15 minutes if needed.
- Spoon or pipe filling into cooled tart shells.
- Arrange fresh fruit on top of each tart.
- For glaze, warm apricot jam with water until smooth. Lightly brush over fruit.
- Chill assembled tarts for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add fruit topping just before serving for best freshness.
- Tart shells can be made ahead and stored at room temperature.
- Filling can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
- Use citrus zest in filling for extra brightness.
- Skip glaze if preferred for a more natural look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
