Enjoy the taste of summer with this Puff Pastry Tart, filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh apricots. This recipe is perfect for warm weather, combining the lightness of puff pastry with a rich yet refreshing cream cheese and quark filling, sweetened to perfection. The addition of apricots (or your choice of fruit like rhubarb or berries) brings a delightful tartness and freshness, making this tart a wonderful dessert for any summer occasion. Topped with almond flakes for a bit of crunch, this tart is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Light and Flaky Pastry: A perfect base for the creamy filling.
- Rich and Refreshing Filling: Cream cheese and quark offer a delightful texture and taste.
- Versatile with Fruits: Customize with apricots, rhubarb, or berries.
Perfect Occasion: This Puff Pastry Tart is ideal for a summer gathering, a brunch, or as a refreshing dessert on a warm evening. It’s also great for those who want to impress guests with a homemade tart that looks and tastes gourmet.
Puff Pastry Tart with Cream Cheese and Apricots
Ingredients:
- 1 roll of puff pastry
- 265g double cream cheese
- 100g quark
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- Apricots, or other fruits like rhubarb or berries
- Almond flakes for sprinkling
- Egg and milk mixture for brushing
Instructions:
- Prepare the Tart Base: Roll out the puff pastry and cut it in half. Place it in a tart pan, shaping it to fit.
- Make the Filling: Mix cream cheese, quark, sugar, and egg. Spread this mixture over the puff pastry.
- Add the Fruit: Arrange the sliced apricots or your choice of fruit over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake: Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the filling. Brush with the egg and milk mixture and sprinkle with almond flakes. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy this delightful tart warm or at room temperature, perfect for a summer day’s treat.
Indulge in this Puff Pastry Tart with Cream Cheese and Apricots, a simple yet elegant dessert that brings the best of summer flavors to your table. It’s a delightful combination of creamy, fruity, and flaky textures, sure to be a hit with your guests.
