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Mini Fruit Tart

This Mini Fruit Tart is a stunning dessert with a buttery crust and rich creamy filling, topped with vibrant fresh fruits!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Assorted fresh fruits such as berries, kiwi, or mango, for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Mini tart pans
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and powdered sugar. Whisk until evenly mixed.
  2. Add the cold, cut pieces of unsalted butter. Blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. If the mixture is too crumbly, add cold water a teaspoon at a time until it forms a cohesive dough. Divide the dough among mini tart pans, pressing it evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the crusts are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pans.
  5. In a clean mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, mascarpone cheese, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
  6. Once the tart shells are cool, remove them from the pans. Spoon the cream filling into each tart shell, leaving some room for the fruits.
  7. Arrange assorted fresh fruits on top of the cream filling. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerate tarts for up to three days, but add fresh fruits just before serving.
  • Tart shells can be frozen for a month; thaw in the refrigerator before use.
  • You can customize the tart with seasonal fruits like peaches or cherries.