Strawberry Tart
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Strawberry Tart
Description
The Strawberry Tart is made by spreading a whipped mix of softened cream cheese and honey evenly over thawed puff pastry, then decorating with a generous layer of thinly sliced strawberries. Folding the pastry edges creates a border that crisps in the oven along with the caramelized strawberry topping. Crushed pistachios sprinkled after baking add a subtle crunch and nutty accent.
The tart slices well once cooled, showing the contrast between the flaky, golden puff pastry and the creamy fruit topping. Its sweetness comes from honey in the cream cheese and a drizzle on top, complemented by the fresh strawberries’ mild tartness. This dessert suits spring and summer when berries are abundant and fresh.
Preparation tips include making the cream cheese mixture and slicing strawberries ahead of time (up to two days) for convenience. Allow the cream cheese mix to soften before spreading to ensure an even layer. Blotting strawberries if they release excess juice helps avoid sogginess.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons honey plus more for drizzling
- 1 heet puff pastry thawed
- 18 to 20 strawberry hulled and thinly sliced crosswise
- ¼ cup pistachio crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Place cream cheese and honey into a mixing bowl and beat together until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Place puff pastry sheet onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread honey whipped cream cheese onto the surface, in an even layer.
- Spread strawberries over the cream cheese, leaving a ½ inch border, in a single, even layer, before stacking the remaining strawberries.
- Fold in the ½ inch puff pastry border and place tart into the oven.
- Bake tart for 18 to 22 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the strawberries have caramelized.
- Remove tart from oven and drizzle honey over the top. Sprinkle pistachios over the top.
- Allow tart to cool, about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- The cream cheese and honey mixture can be prepared up to two days ahead and should be brought to room temperature before spreading for ease.
- Sliced strawberries can be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated to save time; blot excess juice to prevent soggy pastry.
- This recipe yields one 8x8-inch tart suitable for sharing or serving at small gatherings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 268IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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