Recipe Name: Mini Fruit Tarts
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup of cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- Assorted fresh fruits (such as berries, kiwi, and mango), sliced
- 1/4 cup of apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon of water
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut out small circles using a cookie cutter or a glass.
3. Place the pastry circles on the prepared baking sheet and prick the centers with a fork to prevent puffing.
4. Bake the pastry circles for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
6. Spread a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cooled pastry circle.
7. Arrange the sliced fruits on top of the cream cheese layer in a decorative pattern.
8. In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves and water over low heat until melted and smooth.
9. Brush the melted apricot preserves over the fruits to create a shiny glaze.
10. Serve the mini fruit tarts immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Enjoy your delicious Mini Fruit Tarts!