Description
A whimsical dessert featuring a buttery tart shell filled with creamy custard and topped with vibrant fresh berries and playful cookie bears.
Ingredients
- Tart shell (homemade or store-bought)
- Fresh raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries
- Pastry cream or mascarpone filling
- Berry jam (raspberry or mixed berry)
- Mini bear cookies
- Fresh mint or herb leaves (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake tart shell until golden, then cool completely.
- Spread a thin layer of berry jam across the tart base.
- Fill with pastry cream or mascarpone mixture evenly to the edges.
- Arrange fresh berries artistically on top.
- Add mini bear cookies and small herb leaves for a cute, whimsical finish.
- Lightly dust with powdered sugar for a soft touch.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free tart shell.
- Feel free to mix and match berries based on availability.
- Can be made a day in advance; just add the cookies and dusting before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg