Elegant Fresh Berry Tart

Name: Elegant Fresh Berry Tart
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 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

This elegant tart was my first original creation. If other fresh fruits are used, adjust simple syrup flavor to match.—Denise Nakamoto, Elk Grove, California

Ingredients

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

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 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

1 slice: 277 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Elegant Fresh Berry Tart with Orange-flavored Crust in Taste of Home Winning Recipes 3

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johndenver

Oct 4, 2015

i must be doing something wrong. i follow the directions for the crust, but don't have enough dough to press up the sides. any advice? i think this will be a really good recipe once i can get the pretty crust.
AJN-OH

Apr 1, 2015

I love this tart! I have made it several times using different fruits. Also I have substituted the cream cheese filling mix with sugar-free cream cheese cake pudding made with skim milk. It turns out equally good.