ELEGANT FRESH BERRY TART

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This elegant tart was my first original creation. If other fresh fruits are used, adjust the simple syrup flavor to match. -Denise Nakamoto, Elk Grove, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
SYRUP:
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons red raspberry or strawberry preserves
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
TOPPING:
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add orange zest and extracts; gradually add flour until mixture forms a ball. Press into a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth; spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes., Meanwhile, for syrup, bring water, sugar, preserves and lemon juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool., Combine strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and kiwi; toss with syrup to glaze. Arrange fruit as desired over filling. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

leparan Justus Nkuruna
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This tart is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Pami Mela
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover berries.


Alamgeer Khan
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I've never made a tart before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm definitely going to try more tart recipes in the future.


Mb Minhaj
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I'm not a great baker, but this tart was easy to make and turned out great.


starseo 149
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This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert.


Topor Miya
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it. My kids especially loved the berries.


Tomiwa Kehinde
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This tart is perfect for summer gatherings. It's light and refreshing, and the berries add a pop of color.


Ayzal Nawab
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I'm not a big fan of berries, but I really enjoyed this tart. The cream cheese filling was very smooth and creamy and the crust was perfectly flaky.


yeetbeanb 22
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This tart is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious.


Gulzada khan
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Taj Mohammad
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I love how this tart is not too sweet. The berries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cream cheese filling.


Eromosele maris Nancy
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This tart is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eric Rallison
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I made this tart for a special occasion and it turned out beautifully. The colors of the berries were so vibrant and the tart had a wonderful aroma.


Sarbali said
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This tart was a huge hit at my dinner party! The berries and cream cheese filling was light and refreshing, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.