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

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.

Wajhee Choudhary
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This tart is a must-try for any berry lover!


Reza Islam
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This tart is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's delicious and beautiful.


Amir Soomro
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the tart turns out great.


Brand Rajput
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This tart is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the berries add a nice touch of sweetness.


Habibur Rahman Habibur Rahman
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.


gimba saad
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This tart is a great way to use up fresh berries. I love the combination of sweet and tart.


Mina Zain
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5 stars! This tart is delicious!


ogechi otada
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This tart is a work of art! It's almost too pretty to eat.


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


Bhim Limbu
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This tart is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the berries add a pop of color.


Subhan Rajpoot
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the tart turned out great!


Maryam nawaz
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This is the best berry tart I've ever had! The crust is flaky and the filling is bursting with flavor.


Hussain khan 143
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I made this tart for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Ron Bissoondhary
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This tart was a delight to make and even better to eat! The fresh berries were the perfect complement to the sweet, flaky crust. I will definitely be making this again.