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Red White and Blue Fruit Tart

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This easy, festive fruit tart features a buttery crust, creamy vanilla filling, and a vibrant arrangement of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and banana for a patriotic red, white, and blue look. Perfect for summer gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1–2 tablespoons cold water
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 small banana, sliced (or mini marshmallows)
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam or apple jelly (optional, thinned with 1 teaspoon water)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cold water, adding more water as needed until dough just comes together.
  4. Press dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes (or freeze for 10 minutes).
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough to 1/8 inch thick, fit into a 9-inch tart pan, and trim edges.
  6. Prick bottom with a fork, chill pan for 10 minutes, then line with parchment and fill with pie weights.
  7. Bake crust for 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake another 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  8. In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest; beat until creamy.
  9. Spread filling evenly over cooled crust.
  10. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and banana slices (or marshmallows) in a festive pattern over the filling.
  11. Warm apricot jam with water in a small saucepan until melted. Brush lightly over fruit for shine (optional).
  12. Chill tart in fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. Slice and serve cold or at cool room temperature.

Notes

For best results, keep butter and crust cold before baking. Pat fruit dry before arranging to prevent sogginess. The tart is adaptable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets by swapping flour and dairy ingredients. Make crust and filling ahead, but add fruit close to serving time. Use any combination of berries or seasonal fruit.

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Keywords: fruit tart, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July, summer dessert, easy tart, red white and blue, berry tart, festive dessert

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