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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Wow. is what you'll hear when you serve this impressive dessert to company. This tart is not only pretty, it's also easy to make. Ingredients:
pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches) |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3/4 teaspoon almond extract, divided |
1 cup fresh blueberries |
1 cup fresh raspberry |
1 medium ripe peaches or 1 medium nectarine, peeled and sliced |
2 tablespoons apricot preserves |
Directions:
1. Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; trim edges. Generously prick the bottom with a fork. Bake at 450°F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
2. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract until smooth; spread over crust. Arrange fruit over cream cheese mixture. Start with peach or nectarine slices in the center formed like a flower, circle the peach or nectarine slices with the blueberries and then the raspberries. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine apricot preserves and remaining almond extract. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20-30 seconds or until warm; brush over fruit. Chill until serving.
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