Description
Enjoy a delicious Cream Cheese Fruit Tart with a creamy filling in a crisp shell, topped with fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and bananas. This vibrant dessert is perfect for any occasion, combining beauty and flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made tart shell
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mixed fresh fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and bananas)
- 1/4 cup fruit preserves (apricot or strawberry)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Make sure its at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the cream cheese until its smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese, mixing well after each addition to avoid lumps.
- Once the sugar is fully incorporated, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 minutes with a hand mixer).
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Set the cream cheese filling aside; it should be smooth and fluffy.
- Wash all the fresh fruits thoroughly under cold water.
- For strawberries, remove the green tops and slice them into thin rounds or halves.
- For kiwi, peel the skin and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.
- For bananas, peel and slice them into thin rounds. Toss the banana slices in a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Rinse the blueberries and set them aside.
- Arrange the prepared fruits on a plate or in a bowl for easy access when assembling the tarts.
- Place the pre-made tart shell on a serving platter or cake stand.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly into the tart shell, filling it to the edges.
- Arrange the strawberries in a circular pattern around the edge of the tart.
- Add kiwi slices in between the strawberries for contrast.
- Fill in gaps with banana slices, alternating the direction for a dynamic look.
- Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the top.
- Gently warm the fruit preserves in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Using a pastry brush, lightly glaze the fruits with the warmed fruit preserves.
- Cover the assembled tart with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the filling to set.
- When ready to serve, remove the tart from the refrigerator and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Slice the tart into wedges using a sharp knife (dipping the knife in warm water helps achieve clean slices).
- Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful combination of creamy filling and fresh fruits!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the fruit toppings based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- The tart can be made a few hours in advance; just keep it refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes