Heart Shaped Fruit Tart (Printable Version)

Elegant heart-shaped tart with creamy filling topped by fresh colorful fruit on a decorative board.

# What You Need:

→ Tart Shells

01 - 16 mini tartlet shells (store-bought or homemade)

→ Creamy Filling

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruit Toppings

06 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
10 - 1/2 cup mango, diced
11 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

→ Optional Decoration

13 - 2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed (for glaze)
14 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake mini tartlet shells according to package or recipe instructions if using homemade. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
03 - Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl, then gently fold into cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Spoon or pipe the creamy filling evenly into each cooled tartlet shell.
05 - Decorate each tartlet with sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, and pomegranate seeds, varying colors and shapes for visual appeal.
06 - Lightly brush warmed apricot jam over fruit to add shine if desired.
07 - Place filled tartlets on a heart-shaped board or platter, alternating colors and filling empty spaces with additional fruit and mint leaves.
08 - Dust tartlets gently with powdered sugar before serving, if preferred.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Easy-to-assemble mini tartlets perfect for sharing.
  • A colorful, fresh fruit topping that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.
  • Light, creamy filling that complements the crisp shells and juicy fruit.
  • Customizable with your favorite fruits and gluten-free or flavor variations.
  • Ideal for romantic occasions or festive gatherings.
02 -
  • Use a piping bag for a neat and even filling in each tart shell.
  • Chill your mixing bowls before whipping cream to reach stiff peaks faster.
  • Warm apricot jam slightly and strain before brushing on fruit to avoid clumps.
  • Alternate fruit colors and shapes for a visually striking heart-shaped layout.
  • Prepare the creamy filling a day ahead to save time, keeping it covered and chilled.
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