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Easy Patriotic Fruit and Cream Cheese Tart

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a buttery crust, creamy whipped cream cheese filling, and fresh berries arranged in a patriotic pattern. Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons ice water
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 cup raspberries, washed and drained
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional glaze: 2 tablespoons apricot jam, warmed and strained

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and blend with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
  2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons ice water over mixture and gently mix with a fork. Add more water by teaspoon if needed until dough holds together when squeezed. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin.
  4. Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to 9-inch tart pan, pressing into edges and trimming excess. Poke bottom with fork to prevent bubbling.
  5. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then bake another 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely on wire rack (about 1 hour).
  6. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into cream cheese mixture. Chill until ready to assemble.
  7. Spread cream cheese filling evenly over cooled crust. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top in a patriotic pattern.
  8. Optional: Warm apricot jam, strain, and brush gently over fruit for shine.
  9. Refrigerate tart for at least 1 hour before serving to set and meld flavors.

Notes

Soften cream cheese at room temperature to avoid lumps. Chill dough and filling properly for best texture. Use pie weights during blind baking to prevent crust puffing. Brush fruit gently with glaze to avoid bruising. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour blend; for dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.

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Keywords: patriotic tart, fruit tart, cream cheese tart, summer dessert, Fourth of July dessert, easy tart recipe, berry tart

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