Easy Fresh Fruit Tart

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Turbinado, a coarse raw sugar, works especially well in place of the granulated sugar sprinkled on this pastry. Although I liked a mix of berries, virtually any ripe fruit - alone or in combination - will work wel here. Smooth jelly (rather than chunky jam or preserves) is a must for this recipe. Very good!!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed overnight in refrigerator
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup strawberry jelly, plus
• 2 tablespoons strawberry jelly
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups fresh berries

directions

1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 425°F Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold thawed pastry onto baking sheet. Brush a 1/2 inch border along the edges of the pastry with water. Fold the long edges of the pastry over by 1/2 inch, then fold the short edge over by 1/2 inch. Working lengthwise, lightscore the outer edge of all folded edges of the tart shell weith a paring knife. To prevent the center of the tart from puffing up in the oven, poke the dough repeatedly with a fork.
2. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle mixture over inside of tart shell. Transfer to oven and bake until pastry and sugar are deep golden brown, 15-22 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and let cool at least 1 hour.
3. While crust is baking, stir softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons jelly, and vanilla in bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. (Mixture can be made up to 2 days in advance; stir well before using).
4. Spread cream cheese mixture over inside of cooled tart shell. Place remaining jelly in large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power until jelly melts, about 30 seconds. Add berries to bowl and toss gently until coated with jelly. Spoon berries over cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until jelly is set, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Serve.