Heart Shaped Fruit Tart (Print View)

Vibrant dessert with crisp shells, creamy filling, and fresh fruit on a heart-shaped board.

# Components:

→ Tart Shells

01 - 16 mini tartlet shells (store-bought or homemade)

→ Creamy Filling

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruit Toppings

06 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
10 - 1/2 cup mango, diced
11 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

→ Optional Decoration

13 - 2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed (for glaze)
14 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake tartlet shells according to package or recipe instructions. Allow shells to cool completely.
02 - Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
03 - Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl to stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
04 - Spoon or pipe the creamy filling evenly into each cooled tartlet shell.
05 - Arrange sliced fruits attractively over the filling, using a variety of colors and shapes for visual appeal.
06 - Lightly brush warmed apricot jam over the fruit topping to add shine, if desired.
07 - Place tartlets on a heart-shaped serving board, alternating colors and shapes. Fill any gaps with extra fruit and mint leaves.
08 - Dust tartlets lightly with powdered sugar just before serving, if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant and visually appealing dessert
  • Combines creamy filling with fresh fruits
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  • For a gluten-free version use gluten-free tartlet shells
  • Can substitute mascarpone or ricotta for cream cheese for a different flavor profile
03 -
  • Chill tartlets before filling for easier handling
  • Use a variety of fresh fruits for a colorful presentation
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