Description
A simple and elegant fruit tart made with flaky puff pastry, fresh fruit, and a sweet glaze. This recipe is perfect for beginners and comes together quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted fresh fruits (berries, sliced peaches, kiwi, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam or fruit preserves
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.
- Score a 1-inch border around the edge of the pastry with a knife, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Prick the inside area of the pastry with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- While the pastry bakes, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the pastry is baked, let it cool slightly.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pastry, staying within the scored border.
- Arrange your fresh fruit decoratively over the cream cheese layer.
- In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam and water over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Brush the warm jam glaze over the fruit.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use any seasonal fruits you like.
- For a sweeter filling, add more powdered sugar to the cream cheese.
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart slice
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (will vary based on fruit and filling)
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Approx. 100-150mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-30g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20-30mg
Keywords: simple fruit tart, puff pastry, easy dessert, quick recipe, fresh fruit tart, party dessert, beginner baking