Cream Cheese Tarts With Fruits Recipe
Make Cream Cheese Tarts With Fruits Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Toppings
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Butter
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough begins to come together. You may not need all the water.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Roll and Cut
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles to fit into your tart pans.
- 7
Bake the Crusts
Place the dough circles into tart pans, pressing gently to fit. Prick the bottoms with a fork, then bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 8
Beat the Cream Cheese
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 10
Add Heavy Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and beat on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 11
Fill the Tarts
Spoon the cream cheese filling into the cooled tart crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Topping Assembly
- 12
Prepare the Fruits
Wash and slice the fresh strawberries and kiwi as needed. Ensure the blueberries are clean.
- 13
Top the Tarts
Arrange the prepared fruits on top of the filled tarts. You can create a pattern or simply scatter them as desired.
- 14
Garnish
Add mint leaves on top for a fresh garnish.
