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Perfect Galentine’s Brunch Tart Board

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A colorful and artfully arranged tart board featuring buttery crusts, creamy fillings, and fresh fruit toppings, perfect for Galentine’s Day or any celebratory brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120g) mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup (75g) blueberries
  • 1 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • Edible flowers (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Honey or maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (25g) toasted almond slices

Instructions

  1. Make the Tart Dough: In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and work into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Slowly add ice water, mixing just until dough comes together. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Beat together softened cream cheese and mascarpone until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined. Cover and chill until ready to assemble.
  3. Roll and Shape the Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to about 1/8 inch (3mm) thickness. Cut dough circles slightly larger than tart pans. Press each circle into tart pan, trim excess dough, and prick base with fork.
  4. Blind Bake the Tart Shells: Line tart shells with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dry beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then bake another 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely on a rack.
  5. Assemble the Tarts: Spoon or pipe cream cheese filling into cooled tart shells. Smooth tops. Decorate with strawberries, blueberries, kiwi slices, toasted almonds, edible flowers, and mint leaves.
  6. Final Touch: Drizzle honey or maple syrup over fruit. Chill tarts for 15-20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and textures set.

Notes

Use cold butter for flaky crust. Blind bake crust fully to avoid sogginess. Chill dough before rolling. Room temperature cream cheese and mascarpone whip smoother. Pre-slice fruit the night before to save time. For gluten-free or vegan options, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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Keywords: Galentine’s brunch, tart board, mini tarts, cream cheese filling, fresh fruit toppings, easy brunch dessert

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