Summer Fruit Tarts Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup whipped cream cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Assorted summer fruits (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, peaches, and raspberries)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. Unroll puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 4 equal pieces.
3. Use a fork to poke holes in the middle of the puff pastry dough to prevent the middle from puffing up.
4. Brush each piece of pastry with the beaten egg.
5. Bake on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Let the pastry cool completely.
7. Mix the whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
8. Spoon a tablespoon of the whipped cream cheese mixture onto each cooled puff pastry.
9. Arrange the sliced fruit on top of the whipped cream cheese.
10. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Verdict

These summer fruit tarts are the perfect dessert for a warm summer night. They are easy to make and impressively beautiful. The light, flaky pastry, tangy cream cheese, and fresh fruit combine to make a delicious and refreshing treat.

Serving suggestions

Serve the tarts chilled, straight from the fridge. You can enjoy these tarts as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. These tarts can also be served as a fancy addition to a summer brunch spread.