Description
This 4th of July Fruit Tart is a stunning dessert that brings summer celebrations to life. With a buttery, flaky crust filled with creamy mascarpone and topped with fresh red strawberries and blue blueberries, it’s both visually appealing and delicious. Perfect for family gatherings or BBQs, this vibrant tart captures the spirit of Independence Day in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9 inches)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Blind bake the pie crust for about 15 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream filling evenly across the cooled pie crust.
- Decorate with sliced strawberries and blueberries in a patriotic design.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg