Description
Sweet summer memories bloom in this berry medley tart, blending delicate pastry with luscious seasonal fruits. Rich cream and fresh berries create a symphony of flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for raspberries)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for blackberries)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch mixture)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a robust graham cracker crust by mixing crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing firmly into a tart pan. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to solidify the base.
- Create a vibrant raspberry compote by simmering raspberries with sugar and water over medium heat until juices emerge. Thicken with cornstarch mixture, stirring until sauce reaches a glossy consistency. Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until silky smooth. Gently incorporate whipped cream, creating a light and airy filling that will provide a luxurious texture.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust, ensuring a uniform layer that covers the entire surface.
- Delicately pour the cooled raspberry compote over the cream cheese layer, using a spatula to distribute the sauce gently and create an attractive marbled effect.
- Prepare a complementary blackberry sauce using the same technique as the raspberry layer, cooking berries until they release their natural juices and thickening with cornstarch.
- Drizzle the blackberry sauce over the raspberry layer, creating an elegant two-toned berry presentation.
- Refrigerate the tart for 4-5 hours until completely set and thoroughly chilled. Just before serving, garnish with fresh whipped cream and scattered whole raspberries and blackberries for a stunning visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based cookies for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and whipped cream to reduce overall calorie content without compromising taste.
- Freeze leftover berries when they’re in season to make the tart more cost-effective and enjoy fresh fruit flavors year-round.
- Create a vegan version by using coconut cream, plant-based cream cheese, and coconut oil instead of dairy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg