Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy citrus, creamy cheese filling, and fresh mixed berries in these Citrus Berry Cream Cheese Tartlets. A perfect balance of flavors in a bite-sized treat!
Ingredients
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Pie Dough:
- 1 package refrigerated pie dough (or homemade)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Toppings:
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare Tart Shells: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie dough and cut into circles to fit into molds. Bake until golden brown. Cool.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, zests, and vanilla until smooth. Whip cream until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Fill Tart Shells: Spoon filling into cooled tart shells. Top with berries.
- Optional Glaze: Melt apricot jam with water; brush over berries. Serve or refrigerate.
Notes
- For a no-bake option, use pre-made tart shells or graham cracker crusts.
- You can swap the citrus zest for lime for a tangier flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
