4.30.2010

Mixed Fruit Tart

This is the second year in a row that Adam's requested a mixed fruit tart for his birthday. It's one of my favorites things to bake because it looks really pretty, tastes delicious, and is surprisingly easy to make!


Mixed Fruit Tart

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour                        1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (softened)          1/3 cup slivered almonds (ground)
1 egg yolk                                 1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract                 8 oz. package cream cheese (softened)
3 Tbs. sugar                              3 Tbs. orange juice
1/2 cup peach jam                     1 Tbs. butter
1 Tbs. lemon juice                      2 cups fresh raspberries
2 kiwifruit                                 11 oz. can mandarin oranges


Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until blended.
2. Add egg yolk and other flavorings: mix until dough just holds together.
3. Firmly press dough into an 11-inch tart pan.
4. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes; cool completely on a wire rack.
5. Combine cream cheese, sugar and orange juice; beat at medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.
6. Spread mixture evenly over cooled crust.
7. Cover and chill 30 minutes or until mixture is firm.
8. Combine jam and next 2 ingredients in a small sauce pan.
9. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until jam and butter melt.
10. Arrange fruit over cream cheese mixture up to 2 hours before serving; brush fruit with glaze.

2 comments:

  1. It is really pretty...there used to be a picture of one in one of my mother's favorite cookbooks. So you've just reminded me of her :)

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  2. thanks for posting this! i just might use this for my brothers graduation coming up!! :D

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You are awesome.