BERRY TART WITH GINGER CREAM

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Categories     Berry     Dessert     Bake     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 16 to 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons water
4 (17 1/4-oz) packages frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed but kept chilled
2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger (4 oz)
2 pt strawberries (1 lb), hulled, then halved or quartered if large
3/4 cup red currant jelly
4 pt blueberries (2 1/2 lb)
Garnish: confectioners sugar
Special Equipment
parchment paper and a large flat board (at least 20 inches square) for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake pastry in 4 quadrants:
  • Stir together yolks and 2 tablespoons water for egg wash. Put a baking sheet in freezer.
  • Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a 12-inch square of parchment and brush all over with egg wash. Prick entire surface evenly with a fork.
  • Unfold a second pastry sheet on a cutting board and cut out a 1 1/4-inch-wide right-angle strip along 2 adjacent edges with a sharp small knife, reserving remaining square for another use. Place right angle on 1 corner on top of 2 adjacent edges of pricked pastry to form first quadrant of tart. Transfer pastry on parchment to baking sheet in freezer and chill until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer pastry on parchment from freezer to cutting board and trim a 1/4-inch-wide strip from all 4 edges using tip of small knife and a ruler and cutting all the way through pastry. Make 1/4-inch-long vertical cuts through double layers of edge about 1/2 inch apart (to help sides rise evenly).
  • Return pastry on parchment to baking sheet in freezer and chill until firm but not solid, about 10 minutes more.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F and heat another baking sheet on lowest rack in oven until hot, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven and transfer pastry on parchment from freezer to hot sheet. Bake pastry on lowest rack of oven until puffed and deep golden brown (a little darker than usual so double edges are cooked through), 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer pastry on parchment to a rack to cool.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining 3 packages puff pastry to make remaining 3 quadrants of tart.
  • Make ginger cream:
  • Blend cream cheese and granulated sugar in a food processor until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth. Add ginger and pulse until finely chopped and mixture is combined well.
  • Prepare fruit and assemble tart:
  • If very puffed, gently flatten inner parts of pastry (single layer) slightly with your palm. Fit quadrants together on flat board to form a giant square tart shell, trimming inside edges of each quadrant slightly with a serrated knife to help quadrants fit together smoothly. "Glue" inner edges together with a little ginger cream, then spread remaining ginger cream evenly over tart, leaving double edges as a border.
  • Arrange strawberries in a decorative pattern over cream. Bring jelly to a boil with remaining 2 tablespoons water, whisking until smooth, then simmer glaze 1 minute. Toss three fourths of glaze with blueberries in a large bowl and spoon blueberries onto tart to cover cream between strawberries, mounding slightly. Brush strawberries with remaining glaze.

Shazab Mallhi
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This tart was a bit disappointing. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.


Mahtab Mazhar
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Overall, I thought this recipe was good, but I would make a few changes to it next time I make it.


Canab Warsame
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The ginger cream filling was a bit too sweet for me. I would recommend using less sugar or adding a bit of lemon juice to balance out the sweetness.


Otaku Weeb
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I found that the tart crust was a little bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding a bit more butter or oil to the dough.


xd gastank
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This tart is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Catherine Mumbi
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves berry tarts.


Erin W. (Erin webber)
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I'm definitely going to be making this tart again soon.


Leonard Brehm
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This is the best berry tart I've ever had! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious.


Abejide Tosin
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I love that this recipe uses fresh berries. It makes the tart taste so much better.


michael fernandez
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for brunch. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jacqueline Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tart turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make!


Khoisad Alam
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this tart. The ginger flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Nansubuga Janat
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This tart is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special event or just a casual get-together.


Shohel Reza
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Kai Clark
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This tart is beautiful and delicious! I love the contrast between the sweet berries and the tangy ginger cream.


skyler long
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This recipe is well-written and easy to follow. I especially appreciated the tips for making the perfect tart crust.


Paris Salon
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The ginger cream filling is especially unique and delicious.


Nate Legere
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This berry tart with ginger cream was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet berries, creamy ginger filling, and flaky crust was simply irresistible.