Description
These delightful Berry Tartlets are a perfect combination of creamy, fruity, and sweet flavors in every bite. With a flaky tart shell filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh berries, these mini desserts are sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Shells:
- 12 mini tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Toppings:
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare Tart Shells: If using store-bought tart shells, bake according to package instructions and let cool completely.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fill Tart Shells: Spoon or pipe the filling evenly into the cooled tart shells.
- Add Berries: Top each tartlet with an assortment of fresh berries.
- Optional Glaze: If desired, warm the apricot jam slightly and brush lightly over the berries for a glossy finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle the base of the tart shells with crushed graham crackers or almond flour before adding the filling.
- These tartlets can be made up to 4 hours ahead and kept chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (if baking shells)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (or Baking if making shells)
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
