Fruit Tart Appetizers 1

Brighten up your next gathering with these stunning Fruit Tart Appetizers! Featuring a buttery, homemade shortbread crust filled with velvety cream cheese and topped with an array of fresh, vibrant fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi, these bite-sized treats are as beautiful as they are delicious. A glossy apricot glaze adds a touch of sweetness while keeping the fruit looking fresh and irresistible. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for entertaining, whether as a refreshing appetizer or a light, elegant dessert. Impress your guests with these mini fruit tarts that combine simple ingredients and big flavors for a show-stopping bite every time!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.25 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Fresh strawberries (sliced)
• 0.5 cups Fresh blueberries
• 1 medium Fresh kiwi (peeled and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Apricot jam
• 1 teaspoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup mini tart or muffin pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend the ingredients until crumbly.

Step 3

Press the dough evenly into the wells of the tart pan, forming a small crust for each. Make sure the dough evenly covers the bottom and sides.

Step 4

Bake the tart shells for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before removing.

Step 5

While the tart shells cool, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the cooled tart shells, smoothing the tops with the back of a spoon.

Step 7

Arrange the fresh fruit on top of the cream cheese filling. Use sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi for a colorful variety.

Step 8

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the apricot jam with the water until smooth. Let cool slightly, then gently brush the glaze over the fruit to give it a shiny finish and help preserve freshness.

Step 9

Chill the tarts in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled as a refreshing appetizer or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	874.8 grams (874.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2744

Total Fat 177.80g	228%
Saturated Fat 108.80g	544%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 509mg	170%
Sodium 1352mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 265.00g	96%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 134.50g
Protein 33.20g	66%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 324mg	25%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 906mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 38.0%