Mini Fruit Tarts

Yield: 4 mini tarts | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 2 hours

Fit for the fanciest garden party but made with store-bought graham cracker crusts and just a few ingredients, these are ideal for bridal showers, birthday parties, and summer soirees.

INGREDIENTS

¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream

1 cup mascarpone cheese

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 store-bought mini graham cracker crusts

Mixed fresh berries and parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the wire whip, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Alternatively, use a large bowl and a handheld mixer or whisk. Set the whipped cream aside.
  2. In a separate large bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture by hand.
  4. Divide the filling equally among the mini graham crusts.
  5. Refrigerate the tarts for 2 hours.
  6. Garnish the tarts with the fresh berries and parsley to serve.