DESSERT FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND

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Star-Spangled Fruit Tart Recipe

Photo by: Taste of Home

This crispy, creamy dessert is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration! With patriotic colors and a light, fluffy filling, this summery delight will be the hit of your get-together. Renae Moncur Burley, Idaho

 

• 16 Servings
• Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Ingredients

• 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup halved fresh strawberries

Directions

• Press cookie dough onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Spread over crust. In center of tart, arrange berries in the shape of a star; add a berry border. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 16 servings.