Paula Deen Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe
This Paula Deen Fresh Fruit Tart Recipe is bright, fresh and beautifully delicious. It has a buttery crust, creamy filling and colorful fruits on top.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter cold, cubed
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 –3 tablespoons cold water
For the filling:
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whipped cream
For the topping:
- 2 cups fresh fruits berries, kiwi, mango, grapes
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam for glaze
Instructions
Prepare crust
- Mix flour and sugar. Add butter and rub until crumbly.
Add egg and water
- Mix in egg yolk and cold water to form dough.
Chill dough
- Wrap and chill for 20 minutes.
Roll and bake
- Roll dough, place in tart pan and bake at 180°C for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
Make filling
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Add whipped cream
- Fold in whipped cream gently.
Fill tart
- Spread cream filling evenly over cooled crust.
Add fruits
- Arrange fresh fruits on top beautifully.
Add glaze
- Warm apricot jam and brush over fruits.
Chill and serve
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh seasonal fruits
- Chill crust before baking
- Do not overbake crust
- Add lemon zest for freshness
- Use custard instead of cream cheese filling
- Arrange fruits neatly for better look
- Use honey instead of jam glaze