Save A romantic, vibrant dessert featuring crisp tart shells, creamy filling, and an array of fresh fruit, elegantly arranged on a heart-shaped board&perfect for sharing on Valentines Day.
Ingredients
- Tart Shells: 16 mini tartlet shells (store-bought or homemade)
- Creamy Filling: 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fruit Toppings: 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh strawberries, sliced, 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup (75 g) kiwi, peeled and sliced, 1/2 cup (75 g) mango, diced, 1/4 cup (30 g) pomegranate seeds, Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Optional Decoration: 2 tbsp (30 ml) apricot jam, warmed (for glaze), Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking homemade tartlet shells. Bake according to package or recipe instructions. Let cool completely.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Step 4:
- Spoon or pipe the creamy filling into each cooled tartlet shell.
- Step 5:
- Arrange the sliced fruits attractively over the filling. Use a variety of colors and shapes for visual appeal.
- Step 6:
- If desired, brush fruit lightly with warmed apricot jam for shine.
- Step 7:
- Arrange the filled tartlets on a large heart-shaped board or platter, alternating colors and shapes. Fill empty spaces with extra fruit and mint leaves.
- Step 8:
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
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Save Enjoy this beautiful heart-shaped tart as a delightful treat to share with loved ones on special occasions.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of filling is used for the tartlets?
A creamy filling made by folding whipped heavy cream into a smooth mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- → Can I use store-bought tartlet shells for this dessert?
Yes, store-bought tartlet shells work perfectly, and you can also bake homemade shells if preferred.
- → How can I add a glossy finish to the fruit topping?
Lightly brush the fresh fruit with warmed apricot jam to create a shiny glaze.
- → Are there options for making this dish gluten-free?
Use gluten-free tartlet shells to accommodate gluten-free dietary needs while keeping the flavors intact.
- → What fruits are recommended for topping the tartlets?
A mix of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, and pomegranate seeds offers colorful variety and fresh flavors.