Heart Shaped Fruit Tart (Printable View)

Crisp tart shells filled with creamy mix, topped with fresh fruit on a heart-shaped board for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Tart Shells

01 - 16 mini tartlet shells (store-bought or homemade)

→ Creamy Filling

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruit Toppings

06 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
09 - 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
10 - 1/2 cup mango, diced
11 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

→ Optional Decoration

13 - 2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed (for glaze)
14 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake tartlet shells according to package or recipe instructions if homemade. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into cream cheese mixture until fluffy and smooth.
04 - Spoon or pipe creamy filling evenly into each cooled tartlet shell.
05 - Decorate each tart with an attractive assortment of sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, and pomegranate seeds.
06 - Optionally brush fruit lightly with warmed apricot jam for a glossy finish.
07 - Arrange filled tartlets on a heart-shaped serving board or platter, alternating colors and shapes. Fill gaps with extra fruit and mint leaves.
08 - Lightly dust the assembled tartlets with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Elegant and vibrant presentation perfect for romantic occasions.
  • Easy to prepare with store-bought tart shells or homemade ones.
  • Fresh, colorful fruit toppings add natural sweetness and variety.
  • The creamy filling is light, fluffy, and complements the crisp shells beautifully.
  • Suitable for vegetarians and easily adaptable.
02 -
  • Use a piping bag for a neat and professional presentation of the creamy filling.
  • To keep fruits fresh longer, prepare and arrange shortly before serving.
  • Mix different fruit sizes and colors to create dynamic visual contrast.
  • Lightly brush fruit with apricot jam for an elegant glaze and added shine.
  • Chill tartlets briefly before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
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