Seasonal Fruit Tart Recipe
with a buttery crust
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the chilled butter cubes and mix with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Form the Dough
Add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Avoid overmixing. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 5
Add Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- 6
Fill the Tart
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled tart crust. Ensure it is smooth and even.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Fruit
Wash and slice the seasonal fruits as needed. Arrange them artistically over the cream cheese filling.
- 8
Glaze the Tart
In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam over low heat until melted. Brush the melted jam over the fruits to give them a shiny finish.