RCI-BR.006.0165.001
Kiwifruit Lime Tarts
Fruit and Vegetable Recipes I by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 18 to 24
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- x 8-ounce package cream cheese1 unitsoftened
- ½ cup
- 2 tablespoons
- ¼ teaspoon
- tart shells (see recipe below)1 unit
- kiwifruit3 or 4 unitpared and sliced
- apple jelly⅓ to ½ cupmelted (optional)
Method
1
Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
2
Stir in the lime juice and grated lime peel until fully incorporated.
3
Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the tart shells, spreading it into an even layer on the bottom of each shell.
4
Arrange the pared and sliced kiwifruit on top of the cream cheese filling in an overlapping pattern or design of choice.
5
Brush or drizzle the melted apple jelly over the kiwifruit if desired, to create a glossy finish and help seal the fruit.
6
Refrigerate the tarts for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.