Fresh Fruit Tart

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Housewarming

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (136)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
14 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 14 min
Total:: 54 min

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Ingredients

Crust:

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened and sliced

Filling:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

Fresh strawberries, kiwi slices, blueberries, raspberries

Glaze:

1 (6-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Whipped cream, for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

For the crust: In a food processor, combine the confectioners' sugar, flour, and butter, and process until the mixture forms a ball. With your fingers, press the dough into a 12-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, taking care to push the crust into the indentations in the sides. Pat until the crust is even. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

For the filling and topping: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust. Cut the strawberries into 1/4-inch slices and arrange around the edge of the crust. For the next circle, use kiwi slices. Add another circle of strawberries, filling in any spaces with blueberries. Cluster the raspberries in the center of the tart.

For the glaze: Combine the limeade, cornstarch, lime juice, and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until clear and thick, about 2 minutes. Let cool. With a pastry brush, glaze the entire tart. You will not use all of the glaze.

Keep the tart in the refrigerator. Remove about 15 minutes before serving. Slice into 8 wedges and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

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recipe Fresh Fruit Tart
Adrienne Glen Oaks, NY 10-17-2009
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I love you Paula!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the first time I attempted to make a fruit tart, and it was a hit! I made it for Easter, and everyone loved... it....Not to mention that it looked like I bought it! I love hearing the reaction from people saying "You MADE this? Wow!" This is a keeper...Thanks Paula! Cant wait to try some more of your goodies :)Read more
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Heather Portland, OR 09-23-2009
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Yummy combo
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had some guests over for dinner and made this fruit tart for them. I had never made this tart before but I sure was glad I... made this one. I got lots of complimets for this dessert. I love using the limeade glaze it adds zing to the yummy fruits and cream cheese. If you haven't made this you gotta try it!Read more
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sarah Sunnyside, NY 09-18-2009
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wonderful taste
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This fruit tart is perfect for guests coming over but I make it as a special treat for my husband and I to have with our... coffee. It is so easy and comes out looking beautiful. I enjoy this a million times more than getting pastries at a bakery.... and it tastes better too! The glaze gives it a great extra punch :)Read more
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Janie Pinehurst, NC 07-05-2009
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A Big Hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this Tart yesterday for our July Fourth Celebration and everyone lovedit. It looked so festive for the Holiday. ... Actually I had no problems with the crust or anything. But when grocery shopping I forgot the frozen lime concentrate! We had lots of limes on hand, as well as a simple syrup we had made for Mojitos, so we made our own glaze with fresh limes, the syrup and corn starch. It was so delightful. I think next time I will do the same for the wonderful fresh flavor.Read more
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Rhoda Elizabeth, CO 07-03-2009
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Fresh fruit tarts the best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best tart recipe I have ever used.
recipe Fresh Fruit Tart
JILL San Antonio, TX 06-22-2009
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First Homemade Tart that I've Made...Incredible, Easy & Impressive!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I don't bake very often but am very particular when I do. I researched several recipes for fruit tarts and kept thinking... that this crust sounded too easy to make. I actually tried a different crust with like 10 ingredients to begin with...but, I threw the dough in the trash, as it was too 'wet.' So, I tried Paula's crust with two additions: 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 tsp. lemon zest - key ingredients that made the crust extra special! Her crust was soooo easy to make-no kneading involved! I decided to wrap the dough in plastic and place in the fridge for 30 minutes, which worked very well. When forming the dough into the tart pan, I was pleased at how easy it was to work with! Depending on the altitude where you live, that could affect how long you have to bake the crust. I ended up baking mine in the convection oven for a little longer than stated...I just payed attention to the color, as it needed to be lightly golden. I was worried about how the crust puffed up so much and lightly "forked it" when it came out of the oven, but it was fine. The filling is so tangy & delicious! I did NOT try her glaze recipe but will next time...I didn't like the glaze that I did b/c it was too thick and hard to brush on the fruit. I highly recommend this recipe to both baker aficionados and beginners, alike! Read more