Description
The Summer Fruit Tart is a vibrant, seasonal dessert that brings the essence of summer to your table. Featuring a crispy puff pastry crust filled with a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese and topped with an assortment of ripe fruits, this tart is as delicious as it is beautiful. With its easy preparation and stunning presentation, it’s perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or simply indulging at home. Each slice bursts with flavors from fresh peaches, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Impress your friends and family with this delightful dessert that showcases the best of summer’s bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch 15-Minute Puff Pastry
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/3 cup cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 Tbsp fine turbinado sugar
- 3 peaches (or nectarines)
- Handful of strawberries
- Handful of raspberries
- Handful of blackberries
- Handful of blueberries
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Roll out puff pastry into a 10"x7" rectangle on parchment paper.
- Create a border by bending over the edges and pressing down.
- Whisk the egg yolk with 1 Tbsp water; brush onto the edges for a golden finish.
- Poke holes in the pastry and weigh down with beans before baking for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool your crust completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk together cream cheese, lime juice, and turbinado sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Layer sliced peaches on top followed by assorted berries.
- Garnish with mint leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg