Description
Delectable paula deen fruit tart combines buttery crust with creamy custard and fresh seasonal berries. Sweet and tangy flavors create a perfect dessert that will delight guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) package softened cream cheese
- 1 ½ sticks (170 g) softened and sliced unsalted butter
- ½ cup plus ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 (6 oz / 177 ml) can thawed frozen limeade concentrate
- ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh fruit for topping: strawberries, kiwi slices, blueberries, raspberries
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulse confectioner’s sugar, flour, and butter in a food processor until a uniform dough forms. Press mixture into a 12-inch tart pan, covering bottom and sides evenly. Bake at 175°C for 10-12 minutes until golden, then cool completely.
- Cream Layer Construction: Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until silky smooth. Spread this luxurious mixture uniformly across the cooled crust, creating a rich base for the fruit.
- Fruit Arrangement: Design a visually stunning surface by positioning strawberry slices in a circular pattern around the tart’s perimeter. Nestle kiwi slices between strawberries, then strategically place blueberries and cluster raspberries in the central region.
- Glaze Development: Combine limeade concentrate, cornstarch, lime juice, and sugar in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a translucent, thickened glaze (approximately 2 minutes). Allow to cool slightly.
- Finishing Touches: Delicately brush the glaze over the fruit using a pastry brush, ensuring a light, even coating. Refrigerate for 1 hour to harmonize flavors. Remove 15 minutes before serving, slice into 8 wedges, and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Crust Consistency: Pulse ingredients just until the dough comes together, avoiding overworking which can make the crust tough and dense.
- Fruit Selection: Choose ripe, firm fruits at peak freshness to ensure vibrant flavor and beautiful visual presentation on the tart.
- Glaze Temperature: Cool the glaze slightly before applying to prevent fruit from becoming soggy or losing its natural luster and texture.
- Chilling Technique: Refrigerate the tart for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and help the cream cheese layer set firmly for clean, precise slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg