Master the art of fruit and nut tarts?

Unleash your inner pastry chef and create stunning fruit and nut tarts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. From the buttery crust to the sweet filling topped with a symphony of fruits and nuts, each bite is a masterpiece. It's time to roll up your sleeves and let your creativity shine!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, master the art of fruit and nut tarts. Items include: all-purpose flour granulated sugar salt unsalted butter ice cold water cream cheese powdered sugar vanilla extract sliced fruits and nuts

all-purpose flour 1 ¾ cups
granulated sugar ¼ cup
salt ¼ teaspoon
unsalted butter ½ cup
ice cold water 2-3 tablespoons
cream cheese 1 cup
powdered sugar ¼ cup
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
sliced fruits and nuts as desired

Take note
Tag, you're it! Just kidding, no actual dangers in this guide. But be warned, these tarts may be too tempting to resist!

1

Prepare the Pastry Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cut in ½ cup unsalted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons ice cold water and mix until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.

2

Roll out the Dough

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough into the bottom and sides of the pan, trimming any excess. Place the pan in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to chill.

3

Pre-bake the Crust

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the chilled tart crust with parchment paper or aluminum foil, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and paper/foil, then bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Allow the crust to cool completely.

4

Prepare the Filling

In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup cream cheese, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled tart crust.

5

Top with Fruits and Nuts

Arrange a variety of sliced fruits and nuts on top of the cream cheese filling. You can use berries, sliced peaches, sliced kiwis, chopped almonds, or any other fruits and nuts you prefer. Get creative and make it beautiful!