Puff Pastry Berry Tart
This berry puff pastry tart is a quick and beautiful summer dessert. A flaky puff pastry shell filled with a whipped cream cheese layer and topped with fresh raspberries and blueberries. Perfect for July Fourth or any warm-weather gathering, this tart looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort thanks to the convenience of frozen puff pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) brick-style cream cheese room temperature
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest optional
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh raspberries
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and unfold the thawed puff pastry onto the sheet.
- Use a sharp knife to lightly score a ¾-inch border around the edge of the pastry. Prick the center all over with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush the border with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until puffed and golden. Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using), and beat until fluffy.
- Gently press down the center of the cooled pastry if needed. Spread the filling evenly inside the border.
- Top with raspberries and blueberries arranged in diagonal rows.
- Serve immediately for best texture. Refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy within one day.
Notes
- If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. The pastry will soften, but the tart will still taste good.
- Avoid freezing. This tart doesn't freeze well due to the fresh berries and cream cheese filling, which can become watery and lose texture when thawed.
- Use fresh berries only! Frozen berries release too much moisture and will cause the filling to become watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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