Best Fresh Berry Almond Tarts Recipes

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FRESH BERRY & ALMOND TARTS



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We had a "Taste of Home" party with friends who love to try new recipes. These appetizers were a hit. -Sheila Wyum, Rutland, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 16 tarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh raspberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry sheets. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut each with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter to make eight circles or other shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; prick holes in pastries with a fork., Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and almond extract until blended. Spread over cooled pastries. Top with berries, pressing lightly to adhere. Sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH BERRY & ALMOND TARTS



Fresh Berry & Almond Tarts image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package(s) (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
1 package(s) (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) almond extract
2 cup(s) fresh blueberries
2 cup(s) fresh raspberries
1/4 cup(s) sliced almonds, toasted
- additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry sheets. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut each with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter to make eight circles or other shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; prick holes in pastries with a fork.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and almond extract until blended. Spread over cooled pastries. Top with berries, pressing lightly to adhere. Sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

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