Spring is finally here and springtime gatherings like Easter, Mothers day and Bridal showers are right around the corner. This year make it special with individual servings of these beautiful fresh fruit tartlets with cream cheese filling. They are so simple because I use store-bought gram cracker crusts. Theses crusts are shelf-stable and good to keep on hand for last-minute treats. The filling whips together in minutes, decorating with fresh fruit is creative, and fun even children like to help. Your guests young and old will love these tartlets as they feature colorful fresh fruit on a lightly sweetened cream cheese base.
(Fresh Fruit Tartlets with Cream Cheese Filling)
Makes 6 (you can easily double this recipe to serve more).
- 6 store-bought individual graham cracker crusts
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (more if you like things sweeter)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- variety fresh fruit (I like strawberries, kiwis and blueberries because you can slice the strawberries and kiwis to make them go further and these offer a good variety of color. Other good options are raspberries, blackberries, peaches or sliced grapes).
In a medium-large mixing bowl combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream and vanilla. Mix these together well until creamy and smooth.
Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the 6 crusts and top with sliced fruits in a variety of patterns. Cover and chill until ready to serve.