Heart Shaped Fruit Tart (Print Version)

Crisp shells filled with creamy cream cheese, topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, and pomegranate.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Tart Shells

01 - 16 mini tartlet shells (store-bought or homemade)

→ Creamy Filling

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruit Toppings

06 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
10 - 1/2 cup mango, diced
11 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

→ Optional Decoration

13 - 2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed (for glaze)
14 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F if baking homemade tartlet shells. Bake according to package or recipe instructions, then let cool completely.
02 - Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
03 - Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Spoon or pipe the creamy filling evenly into each cooled tartlet shell.
05 - Artistically arrange sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, and pomegranate seeds atop the filling using varied colors and shapes.
06 - Lightly brush fruit with warmed apricot jam to enhance shine, if desired.
07 - Place filled tartlets on a heart-shaped board or platter, alternating colors and shapes. Fill gaps with extra fruit and mint leaves.
08 - Dust tartlets lightly with powdered sugar before serving, if preferred.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Elegant and visually stunning presentation
  • Delicious combination of creamy and fresh fruit textures
02 -
  • For a gluten-free version use gluten-free tartlet shells
  • Substitute mascarpone or ricotta for cream cheese for a different flavor profile
03 -
  • Use a piping bag for a neater filling presentation
  • Pick a variety of colorful fruits for visual appeal
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