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fruit surprise tart

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Laurie Lenartowicz
Livingston, TN

This tart looks impressive like something you slaved over all day. It's really pretty simple to make and assemble. If you don't wish to make the homemade tart crust, you can substitute a store bought cookie crust. This is the perfect summer dessert to take along to a gathering.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For fruit surprise tart

  • SHORTBREAD TART CRUST
  • 3/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • optional: you may use a store bought graham cracker or cookie crust instead of the homemade shortbread crust.
  • CREAM CHEESE FILLING
  • 8 oz
    softened cream cheese
  • 1 sm
    tub of whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • FRUIT TOPPING
  • 1 c
    of each: raspberries, strawberries, kiwi, blueberries or any other favorite summer berry.

How To Make fruit surprise tart

  • 1
    For tart crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees. With clean fingers, mix together the four tart ingredients to make a soft dough. Press into the bottom and up sides of a 10" tart pan with removable bottom. Prick the crust on the bottom of the pan with a fork all over. Bake 15-20 minutes until lightly browned. Remove to cooling rack.
  • 2
    When crust is cooled. Gently push upward on removable bottom. Gently lift the crust to a decorative plate or cardboard round with a doily.
  • 3
    Make filling. In a large mixing bowl beat softened cream cheese with vanilla. It's best to use an electric mixer on medium. Beat in the whipped topping and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • 4
    Fill the tart shell with the filling leaving about 1/4 of inch space at the top for the fruit. Any extra filling can be used and eaten as a dessert topped with fruit. I put extra filling in a pudding dish and top with fruit for eating later.
  • 5
    Peel and slice the kiwi. Slice into rounds and set aside. Wash the berries and pat dry. Arrange the kiwi and berries in a decorative or random pattern on top of the cream cheese mixture. Cover tart and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • 6
    Refrigerate leftovers covered tightly.
  • 7
    Wait for the "Ooooos and Ahhhhs" as they are sure to come!

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