Perfect Mini American Flag Berry Tarts
These mini American flag berry tarts feature a creamy cream cheese filling and fresh berries arranged in a patriotic flag design, perfect for 4th of July celebrations or any summer gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (about 14 oz / 400 g) store-bought refrigerated pie dough
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened (full fat for best flavor)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh raspberries
- Optional: 2 tablespoons apricot jam, warmed and strained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness.
- Use a 4-inch (10 cm) round cookie cutter to cut circles from the dough. Press each circle into mini tart pans or a muffin tin, smoothing edges and pricking bottoms with a fork.
- Blind bake the crusts with parchment paper and pie weights for 10 minutes. Remove weights and paper, then bake for another 5 minutes until golden. Let cool completely on a rack.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Add sour cream and mix until combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly into each cooled crust, smoothing the tops gently.
- Arrange blueberries in the upper left corner to form the ‘stars’ section (about 1/3 of the tart surface).
- Alternate rows of sliced strawberries and raspberries for the red stripes, using the cream cheese filling as the white stripes.
- Optional: Warm apricot jam and brush lightly over the berries for a glossy finish.
- Refrigerate the tarts for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the filling set and flavors meld.
Notes
Blind baking the crust is essential to avoid soggy bottoms. Use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling. Keep berries dry to maintain crust crispness. Glazing is optional but adds a nice glossy finish. Chill tarts for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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