Jewel Fruit Tart Recipe
Description: This delightful Jewel Fruit Tart is not only visually stunning but also a delectable treat that can be served as a dessert or as a delightful addition to your brunch spread. With a preparation time that includes a one-hour chill for the dough, this recipe combines the sweetness of honey and the tanginess of fruit to create a perfect balance of flavors.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Fruit, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 379
- Fat Content: 18.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 70.5mg
- Sodium Content: 149mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 52.3g
- Fiber Content: 3.9g
- Sugar Content: 28g
- Protein Content: 6.4g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup halved green grapes
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and 1/2 cup of honey until well combined.
- Add the egg, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the mixture, and continue beating until smooth.
- Sift the whole wheat pastry flour into the liquid ingredients, and stir until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter a 12-inch pizza pan to prevent sticking.
- Press the chilled cookie dough into the prepared pan, trimming any excess dough from the edges, and use a fork to prick the dough all over.
- Bake the crust on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Allow the crust to cool thoroughly in the pan before proceeding.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries, halved green grapes, and halved red grapes on top of the cream cheese layer in an attractive design.
- In a small pan, heat the apricot preserves until melted and slightly runny.
- Brush the melted apricot preserves lightly over the arranged fruit.
- Chill the completed tart in the refrigerator before serving for best results.
Enjoy your beautifully crafted Jewel Fruit Tart as a delightful dessert or a brunch centerpiece! 🍓🍇
