Description
Indulge in these delightful Berry Tartlets made with a flaky puff pastry base, creamy sweetened cheese filling, and a colorful assortment of fresh berries. These mini fruit tarts are perfect for a summer dessert or any time you crave a light and fruity treat.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional:
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out puff pastry, cut into rectangles or circles, place on baking sheet, score borders.
- Make Filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Spread mixture on pastry, top with berries.
- Bake: Brush pastry edges with egg wash, bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, garnish with mint.
Notes
- You can substitute mascarpone for cream cheese for a richer flavor.
- Best enjoyed the same day for optimal pastry texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
