Best Star Studded Berry Tarts Recipes

STAR-SPANGLED FRUIT TART

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This crispy, creamy dessert is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration! With patriotic colors and a light, fluffy filling, this summery delight will be the hit of your get-together. -Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup halved fresh strawberries

Steps:

Press cookie dough onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Spread over crust. In center of tart, arrange berries in the shape of a star; add a berry border. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ELEGANT FRESH BERRY TART

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This elegant tart was my first original creation. If other fresh fruits are used, adjust the simple syrup flavor to match. -Denise Nakamoto, Elk Grove, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
SYRUP:
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons red raspberry or strawberry preserves
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
TOPPING:
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add orange zest and extracts; gradually add flour until mixture forms a ball. Press into a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth; spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes., Meanwhile, for syrup, bring water, sugar, preserves and lemon juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool., Combine strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and kiwi; toss with syrup to glaze. Arrange fruit as desired over filling. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.