Easy and Fresh Berries Tart

20 March 2016 / Comments

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

175 g soft butter
40 g powdered sugar
1.5 tbsp poppy seeds
1/4 tsp salt
250 g flour

For the Cream Filling:

400 g ricotta
150 g cream cheese (room temperature)
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest

For the Topping:

1000 g fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the soft butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the poppy seeds and salt, mixing until evenly distributed.
Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough comes together. The dough will be soft but should not be sticky.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan (preferably with a removable bottom), ensuring an even thickness.
Prick the base of the crust with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.

2. Prepare the Lemon Ricotta Cream:

In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Beat the mixture with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust the sweetness or lemon flavor if needed.

3. Assemble the Tart:

Once the crust has cooled completely, spread the lemon ricotta cream evenly over the base of the tart.
Arrange the fresh berries on top of the cream in any pattern you like, covering the entire surface.
You can leave the berries as they are or gently brush them with a little warmed apricot jam for a glossy finish.

4. Serve:

Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the cream to set.
Slice and serve the tart chilled, either on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This berry tart with its buttery poppy seed crust and tangy lemon ricotta cream, topped with fresh, juicy berries, is a refreshing and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion! 🍋🍓