A few years ago, I adapted this tart recipe from one I found in Real Simple . It’s quick and easy and such a hit. Use any berries that are in season and play around with fun color combinations depending on your occasion.
The Nutrition Rundown: Fresh, seasonal berries add fiber, antioxidants, and yummy sweetness without too much added sugar.
Patriotic Berry Tart
Ingredients
flour
for the work surface
1 8-ounce
sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg,
beaten
1 tablespoon granulated
sugar
4 ounces cream
cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy
cream
2 teaspoon
grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons confectioners'
sugar
2 cups mixed berries
- Heat oven to 375° F. On a
lightly floured surface, unfold the sheet of pastry and roll it into a
10-by-12-inch rectangle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Using the tip of a knife,
score a 1-inch border around the pastry without cutting all the way
through. Brush the border with the egg and sprinkle with the granulated
sugar. Bake until golden and puffed, 18 to 22 minutes.
- Using the tip of a knife,
rescore the border of the cooked pastry without cutting all the way
through. Gently press down on the center of the pastry sheet to flatten
it. Let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, with an electric
mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the cream, lemon zest, and
2 tablespoons of the confectioners’ sugar and beat until smooth. Spread
the cream cheese mixture evenly within the borders of the pastry.
- Arrange the berries in a
single layer over the filling and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon
of confectioners’ sugar.
