Save A romantic, vibrant dessert featuring crisp tart shells, creamy filling, and an array of fresh fruit, elegantly arranged on a heart-shaped board perfect for sharing on Valentines Day.
This tart has become a favorite at our family gatherings especially for Valentine celebrations.
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Ingredients
- Tart Shells: 16 mini tartlet shells (store-bought or homemade)
- Creamy Filling: 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fruit Toppings: 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh strawberries sliced, 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup (75 g) kiwi peeled and sliced, 1/2 cup (75 g) mango diced, 1/4 cup (30 g) pomegranate seeds, Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional Decoration: 2 tbsp (30 ml) apricot jam warmed (for glaze), Powdered sugar for dusting
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking homemade tartlet shells. Bake according to package or recipe instructions. Let cool completely.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla mixing until combined.
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Step 4:
- Spoon or pipe the creamy filling into each cooled tartlet shell.
- Step 5:
- Arrange the sliced fruits attractively over the filling. Use a variety of colors and shapes for visual appeal.
- Step 6:
- If desired, brush fruit lightly with warmed apricot jam for shine.
- Step 7:
- Arrange the filled tartlets on a large heart-shaped board or platter alternating colors and shapes. Fill empty spaces with extra fruit and mint leaves.
- Step 8:
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Save We cherish the moments preparing this tart together as a family especially on special occasions.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, Electric mixer or whisk, Piping bag or spoon, Heart-shaped serving board or platter, Knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese heavy cream) and gluten (unless using gluten-free tart shells) May contain traces of nuts if using store-bought shells check labels
Nutritional Information
Calories 210 Total Fat 11 g Carbohydrates 24 g Protein 3 g per serving
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This heart shaped fruit tart board is perfect for making your celebrations special and delicious.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I use gluten-free shells for this tart?
Yes, gluten-free tartlet shells can be used as a substitute without affecting the flavor or presentation.
- → What alternatives exist for cream cheese in the filling?
Mascarpone or ricotta can replace cream cheese to offer a different creamy texture and flavor profile.
- → How do I achieve the shiny glaze on the fruit?
Warming apricot jam and lightly brushing it over the fruit creates a subtle, attractive shine.
- → What tools are recommended for assembling the tartlets?
Mixing bowls, an electric mixer or whisk for the filling, a piping bag or spoon for filling shells, and a heart-shaped serving board are ideal.
- → How should leftovers be stored?
Store the assembled tartlets covered in the refrigerator to keep the filling fresh and fruit vibrant for up to 2 days.
