CRANBERRY GRAPEFRUIT CHEESE TARTS WITH ZESTY THYME AND PINK PEPPERCORN SPRINKLES

Cranberry Grapefruit Cheese Tarts with Zesty Thyme and Pink Peppercorn Sprinkles image

This delicious sweet and savory dessert features Ocean Spray® Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice and Craisins® Dried Cranberries in a unique puff pastry tart, topped off with a sweet, bold grapefruit glaze and pink peppercorn 'sprinkles' for an unexpected twist. Recipe by 2018 Ocean Spray® Grapefruit Gourmet Recipe Contest Grand Prize Winner, Crystal Schlueter.

Provided by Ocean Spray

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries
1 cup finely chopped fresh grapefruit
¾ cup Ocean Spray® 100% Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon coarsely ground pink peppercorns
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
3 ½ ounces crumbled goat cheese
2 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Grapefruit zest
Chopped fresh thyme leaves
Coarsely ground pink peppercorns

Steps:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together all jam ingredients. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 35 to 45 minutes or until a thin jam-like consistency is reached. Jam will thicken further upon cooling. Cool completely, 20 to 25 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll 1 sheet of puff pastry and cut along the lines to make 3 sections. Cut each section in half to form 6 rectangles. Spread cooled jam over each rectangle to about 1/2 inch from the edges. Top with goat cheese. Brush edges lightly with water.
Cut remaining sheet of puff pastry in the same manner and place one over each filled rectangle. Gently press edges down with the side of a fork, then use the tines to crimp edges. It is okay if a bit of jam seeps out, but try to avoid it if possible. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until pastry reaches a golden brown color and bottoms are no longer doughy. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely, about 35 minutes.
Whisk together all glaze ingredients. Spread a thin layer over each pastry. Top pastries with a couple pinches each of grapefruit zest, thyme, and peppercorns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 893.5 calories, Carbohydrate 115.1 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 295.7 mg, Sugar 73.3 g