No one will ever say that they don’t like desserts. The world of desserts is a vast one and picking one dessert type is always a difficult task. But most people love to eat all types of desserts because they are sweet and eating sweet things makes people happy. A tart is one of the members in the community of desserts and it is a refreshing dessert. It is generally a baked dish that comes with a filling over a pastry crust with an open top. Tarts are thought to be a product of medieval pie-making.
Tarts are of many types but the fresh fruit tart is the most popular one. It is easy to make, a healthy dessert option for the refreshing fresh fruits in it, and tastes amazing with whipped cream topping. A festive season is coming and you must be thinking to serve something new to your friends, relatives, and guests. So, here is an easy recipe for fresh fruit tart that you can try at your kitchen and impress your loved ones.
Ingredients That You Need:
For The Filling Inside:
Vanilla Extract- 1 Tsp
Soft Cream Cheese- 1 packet of 8 ounces
Granulated Sugar- ½ Cup
For The Glaze:
Frozen and Thawed Limeade Concentrate- 1 Packet of 6 ounces
Fresh Lime Juice- 1 Tsp
Cornstarch- 1 Tsp
Whipped Cream
Granulated Sugar- 1/4
th Cup
For The Crust:
All-purpose Flour- 1.5 Cups
Confectioners’ Sugar- ½ Cup
Softened and Unsalted Butter- 1.5 Sticks
For The Topping:
Fresh Slices of Strawberries, Kiwis, Blueberries, & Raspberries
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Process of Making Easy Fruit Tart At Home:
Keep the over pre-heated at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and then proceed to make the crust, filling, and glaze.
Crust
- Take the confectioners’ sugar, softened and unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour in a food processor.
- Give a nice mix until all these things mix to form a ball.
- Press this dough with your hand for 2 minutes and then take the tart pan.
- Press the prepared dough in the tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Please take care to push the crust into the depressions in the sides so that the crust is evenly baked.
- Pat it for an even crust and then bake it for 12 minutes until it becomes light brown.
- Keep this crust aside to allow it to cool.
Filling:
- Take the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract and beat them well until you achieve a smooth texture.
- Once the smooth mixture is ready, spread it evenly on the cooled crust.
- Take the fruits that you have selected and cut them into slices. Make sure to make ¼ inch slices for strawberries that you need to place around the edges of the crust.
- After the circle of strawberries, you need to put kiwis and then put some more strawberries.
- Fill the blank spaces with blueberries and gather the raspberries for the center of the tart.
Glaze:
- Take the limeade, lime juice, cornstarch, and sugar in a small pan and combine them well.
- Now cook this mix in medium heat until you achieve a thick consistency. It may take 2-4 minutes.
- Once you achieve a thick consistency, allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Take a pastry brush and apply the glaze all over the tart.
Finishing:
- Now your fresh fruit tart is ready to be refrigerated. Keep it inside your refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours or more.
- Remove it from your refrigerator 15 minutes before you serve it to your family, friends, or guests.
- Make a slice of tart and place it on a serving dish and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.
You are surely going to get a lot of appreciation for this lip-smacking, healthy, and easy dessert recipe. So, share the recipe with your friends and enjoy your special days with this amazing fruit tart.
