Mini Mixed Berry Tarts

With a simple gluten free option, these mini mixed berry tarts make the perfect summertime treat!

Mini desserts are often the most fun to make! Cute, sweet, travels easily, impresses a crowd... What's not to like?!? Small can still be BIG on flavor.

Basically, I've taken a mini tart and mixed it with a no-bake cream cheese filling. Then, added berries and some apricot jam. Now this recipe does require the oven. But, all of the steps are simple and require minimal effort. And, for an even faster treat, simply use cookies instead of pie crust (which I did for the gluten free version.)

Summer isn't over yet, so enjoy those sweet berries before it's too late!

Gluten Free Summer Berry Tarts

Ingredients for Mini Mixed Berry Tarts

  • Refrigerated Pie Crust or Gluten Free Cookies
  • Cream Cheese
  • Lemons
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Mixed Berries
  • Apricot Jam

Small Berry Tarts with Cream Cheese

How can I make the berries look shiny??

Apricot glaze. This is what professional pastry chefs often use. It adds a subtle touch of extra sweetness that doesn't overpower the natural flavor of the berries. Plus, that shiny gloss just looks So. Damn. Good. You can also use apricot jam. Just be careful- if there are chunks of apricot, you will not quite get the shiny gloss finish you want.

Crust Options

  • Cookies/Gluten Free Cookies
  • Refrigerated Pie Crust
  • Frozen Pie Crust
  • Graham Crackers

What is a tart?

A tart is a baked dish, featuring a filling over a pastry base. Originating in France, it uses a shortcrust pastry, often with a fruit and custard base. The filling can be sweet or savory. Tarts also have an open top (ie. not covered with pastry.) So, I cheated a bit by using a cookie for the gluten free version, but they're so cute and tasty- no one will care!

Gluten Free Cookie with Mixed Berry Cheesecake

Mini Mixed Berry Tarts

With a simple gluten free option, these mini mixed berry tarts make the perfect summertime treat!

Prep:
15
min
cook:
12
min
total:
50
min
Author:

Kelly

Ingredients
  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or gluten free sugar cookies)
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz. light cream cheese, softened
  • Zest & juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 individual container of Greek yogurt (I used vanilla)

Berry Topping

  • 2/3 c. strawberries, diced
  • 2/3 c. blueberries
  • Optional: blackberries, raspberries, etc.
  • 1/4 - 1/3 c. apricot jam (+ more for topping each tart, if desired)
  • Optional: lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Unroll each pie crust and cut into 2 1/4 inch-diameter circles (I used a small round container.) Carefully press into greased mini muffin cups. Brush with melted butter and pierce dough with a fork. Then, bake for 12-14 minutes, until lightly browned.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Next, beat in the lemon zest, lemon juice, powdered sugar, vanilla, and Greek yogurt. Set in fridge until ready to assemble.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the berries with the apricot jam. You could use apricot glaze for a smoother coating. Once tart shells are cool, spoon or pipe cream cheese mixture into each well. Next, top with the berries. If desired, add small spoonfuls of jam to each tart. Garnish with lemon zest. Store in the fridge.
  4. GLUTEN FREE VERSION: Pipe an outer ring of the cream cheese mixture onto each cookie (about 15-18, depending upon size.) Spoon berries into the center of each cookie. Top with additional jam and lemon zest. Store in the fridge.

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