Fresh Mini Fruit Tarts
These delightful mini fruit tarts feature a buttery crust filled with creamy goodness and topped with a colorful assortment of fresh fruits, making them a charming choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour Provides structure and texture.
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar Adds sweetness and smoothness.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
Filling ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese Provides creaminess and tang.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Depth of flavor.
- 1 cup Whipped cream Adds lightness and softness.
Topping ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, raspberries) Provides freshness and color.
Instructions
Preparation of Crust
- Preheat your oven.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate cold water a few tablespoons at a time until the dough comes together.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the rolled dough into circles and press them into tartlet pans or muffin tin.
Baking the Crust
- Place the filled pans on a baking sheet and bake until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the crusts to cool completely before adding the filling.
Preparing the Filling
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until the mixture is uniform.
Assembly
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into each cooled tart shell.
- Arrange the mixed fresh fruit on top of the filled tarts.
Notes
These mini fruit tarts can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or at gatherings. For best results, use cold butter and allow crusts to cool before adding filling.