Explore the joy of making a luscious Homemade Seasonal Fruit Tart! This simple, yet elegant dessert features a crisp crust and a burst of fresh fruits, perfect for any occasion.

Homemade Seasonal Fruit Tart

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Course: DessertCuisine: FrenchDifficulty: Medium

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

410

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Resting Time

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Total time

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Explore the joy of making a luscious Homemade Seasonal Fruit Tart! This simple, yet elegant dessert features a crisp crust and a burst of fresh fruits, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Crust
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 tablespoons butter melted
1/2 tsp almond extract
For the Filling
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 lemon juice of
For the Topping
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup blackberries
1 cup raspberries
2 mandarins peeled and sectioned
1/3 cup blueberries
1/4 cup apricot preserves
Alternative Ingredients
Almond Extract: Can substitute with vanilla extract for those allergic to nuts.
Butter: Use margarine or a non-dairy alternative for a dairy-free option.
Heavy Cream and Mascarpone: Coconut cream is a suitable vegan substitute.

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter and almond extract, mixing to form a dough.
Firmly press the dough into a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, ensuring it’s smooth and even.
After pricking the crust all over with a fork, bake it in the oven until it turns golden, about 20-25 minutes. Allow it to cool completely afterward.
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
In another large bowl, blend the mascarpone and cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract until it’s lump-free.
Gently fold in the whipped cream.
Spread the filling smoothly over the cooled crust. Neatly arrange the prepared fruits on top of the filling.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, warm the apricot preserves with 2 teaspoons of water for about 30 seconds. Brush this glaze over the fruits for a glossy finish, then refrigerate the tart until chilled, about 2 hours.