Heart Shaped Fruit Tart (Printable Version)

Elegant tartlets with creamy filling and fresh fruit on a heart-shaped board for festive occasions.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tart Shells

01 - 16 mini tartlet shells (store-bought or homemade)

→ Creamy Filling

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruit Toppings

06 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
10 - 1/2 cup mango, diced
11 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

→ Optional Decoration

13 - 2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed (for glaze)
14 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F if baking homemade tartlet shells. Bake according to package or recipe instructions. Allow shells to cool completely before filling.
02 - Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Carefully fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Spoon or pipe creamy filling evenly into each cooled tartlet shell.
05 - Decorate each filled tart with an assortment of sliced and whole fresh fruits, balancing colors and shapes for visual appeal.
06 - Lightly brush fruit with warmed apricot jam glaze to add shine, if desired.
07 - Place tartlets on a heart-shaped board or platter, alternating fruit colors and shapes. Fill any gaps with extra fruit and mint leaves.
08 - Dust the arranged tartlets lightly with powdered sugar just before serving, if preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tartlet shells.
  • Substitute mascarpone or ricotta for cream cheese for a different flavor profile.
03 -
  • Pair with a sparkling rosé or Moscato for a festive touch.
  • Use fresh mint leaves for garnish to enhance presentation and flavor.
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