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    Home » Desserts » Blueberry Tartlets

    Blueberry Tartlets

    Published: Mar 19, 2021 by Alexandra Cook

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    These Blueberry Tartlets are so quick to prepare and absolutely delicious! We use store-bought puff pastry and top the tarts with a vanilla cream cheese mixture and fresh blueberries. These Mini Blueberry Tarts can be made in advance, and will quickly become your new favourite sweet treat!

    tarts sitting on a cooling rack, topped with blueberries and lemon zest.
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    Why we love this recipe:

    We can never resist anything that involves flaky, golden puff pastry. It is made even more delicious when it is topped with sweet cream cheese and delicious blueberries! These Blueberry Tartlets are delicious and deceptively simple to prepare.

    They take only about 30 minutes – from start to finish, therefore making them perfect if you have guests arrive unexpectedly, or when you are after an easy and delicious sweet treat.

    These tartlets are a spin-off from our Mini Plum Tart recipe. There is one main difference with this recipe, however, and that is the cream cheese mixture and fruit is not baked along with the pastry. That means that these tarts are perfect to make ahead and assemble when required!

    Ingredients in this recipe:

    Ingredients in this recipe on a white background.

    Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

    Puff Pastry – my preference is for butter puff pastry, but regular puff pastry is fine also. This is one ingredient I love to keep on hand in the freezer and prefer to buy rather than make from scratch!

    Blueberries– fresh blueberries work so well in this recipe. You could absolutely use any berry of your choice, however. Mango or pineapple would also be delicious!

    Cream Cheese – smooth and creamy and is delicious in desserts.

    Icing/Powdered Sugar – sweetens the cream cheese.

    Egg – beaten egg adds shine and colour to baked goods, and gives the Demerara Sugar something to adhere to, which adds a delicious crunch to the edges of the pastry.

    Vanilla and Lemon Zest – add delicious flavour to the tarts.

    Step by Step Instructions:

    You will need to start by pre-heating your oven and ensure that your pastry has defrosted.

    The first four steps to prepare this recipe in a photo collage - cutting the pastry sheet into 9 squares, cutting another square in the middle of each pastry square, scoring the pastry with a fork and brushing the edge of the pastry with beaten egg.
    The final four steps to prepare this recipe in a photo collage - the pastry with sugar sprinkled around the edge, the baked pastry, mixing the cream cheese filling and topping the pastry with the cream cheese and blueberries.
    1. Use a clean ruler to measure and cut 9 equal squares from the sheet of pastry. Mine measured 8cm (3 inches).
    2. With the tip of a sharp knife, score a square about 1 cm (½ inch) inside the square, but not cutting right through.
    3. Place the pastry squares onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Prick the central square thoroughly with the prongs of a fork to prevent the pastry from rising.
    4. Brush the outer frame of the pastry with the beaten egg.
    5. Sprinkle the edges with demerara sugar.
    6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the bottom of the pastry is cooked. Remove from the oven and cool the squares on a baking tray for about 15 minutes before adding the topping.
    7. In a medium-sized bowl, place the cream cheese, icing/powdered sugar, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Using hand-held electric beaters or a stand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. If you prefer, you can combine the ingredients by hand – it will just take a little longer.
    8. When ready to serve the Blueberry Tartlets, spread about 1 ½ teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture into the centre of the pastry square. Top with your fresh berries and serve!

    Tips for Success and FAQs:

    Puff Pastry is a fantastic ingredient to have on hand. Whilst I generally prefer to make things from scratch, I draw the line at puff pastry. I find that the commercial varieties produce an excellent result and they save a great deal of time.

    If you buy a roll of pastry, it is generally best to thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. Check the directions on the packet. Importantly, ensure that it has thawed before you attempt to unroll it or it will crack.

    If you are using sheets of pastry, as I have here, you can thaw them quickly at room temperature. However, whether a roll or a sheet, the pastry must remain cold. When working with more than one sheet, keep what you are not using in the refrigerator.

    The pastry should feel cold and slightly pliable and for best results, you must work quickly. If the pastry reaches room temperature, it will wilt and become droopy. Therefore, it will be almost impossible to work with.

    How long will the Blueberry Tartlets last for?

    They are best enjoyed within 24 hours. We recommend keeping the elements of the dish separate until you are ready to serve, otherwise, the pastry will soften. Store the pastry in an airtight container at room temperature, and the blueberries and cream cheese mixture in the fridge.

    three tarts on a wooden board, with the rest on a cooling tray, and a dish of blueberries at the front.

    More delicious recipes for you to try:

    We are big fans of using puff pastry in recipes! It is such a delicious item to have on hand for both sweet and savoury preparations. Try some more of our favourite recipes:

    Sweet Recipes:

    • Mini Plum Tarts
    • Strawberry Tartlets
    • Apricot and Cream Cheese Pastries
    • Cinnamon Sugar Pinwheels
    • Raspberry Tartlets

    Savoury Recipes:

    • Bacon and Onion Tarts
    • Blue Cheese Tarts
    • Spinach and Feta Galettes
    • Pepperoni Pastries
    • Bacon and Egg Galettes
    • Mini Bacon and Onion Pasties
    • Ham and Cheese Hearts
    • Tuna Pinwheels

    Enjoy an easy to make dessert with these delicious Blueberry Tartlets! I would love to hear from you when you try them – in the comments below!

    Alex xx

    tarts sitting on a cooling rack, topped with blueberries and lemon zest.

    Blueberry Tartlets

    These Blueberry Tartlets are so quick to prepare and absolutely delicious! Using store-bought puff pastry, the tarts are topped with a vanilla cream cheese mixture and fresh blueberries. These Mini Blueberry Tarts can be made in advance, and will become your new favourite sweet treat!
    5 from 35 votes
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    Course: Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Morning Tea
    Cuisine: International
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 9 tartlets
    Calories: 258kcal
    Author: Alexandra Cook – It’s Not Complicated Recipes

    Ingredients

    Pastry:

    • 1 sheet butter puff pastry – 22 ½ cm (9 inch) square See Note 1
    • 1 egg – lightly beaten
    • 2 tablespoon demerara sugar See Note 2

    Cream Cheese Topping:

    • 170 g (6 oz) cream cheese – at room temperature
    • 3 tablespoon icing/powdered sugar See Note 2
    • ½ teaspoon fine lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract See Note 3

    Blueberries:

    • 1 ½ cups (200 gm) blueberries 
    • 2 teaspoon fine lemon zest

    Recipe Measurements:

    For accuracy, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.

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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 200 degrees C (400 F).
    • Use a clean ruler to measure and cut 9 equal squares from the sheet of pastry. Mine measured 8cm (3 inches).
    • With the tip of a sharp knife, score a square about 1 cm (½ inch) inside the square, but not cutting right through.
    • Place the pastry squares onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper.
    • Prick the central square thoroughly with the prongs of a fork to prevent the pastry rising.
    • Brush the outer frame of the pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with demerara sugar.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the bottom of the pastry is cooked.
    • Remove from the oven and cool the squares on a baking tray for about 15 minutes before adding the topping.
      If the pastry has risen in the centre, gently press it down.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, place the cream cheese, icing/powdered sugar, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Using hand-held electric beaters or a stand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. 
      If you prefer, you can combine the ingredients by hand – it will just take a little longer.
    • When ready to serve, spread about 1 ½ teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture into the centre of the pastry square.
      Top with blueberries and a garnish of lemon zest, and serve.

    Notes

    1. Our preference is for butter puff pastry – it will produce a superior result. If you are unable to find it, however, regular puff pastry is fine. Always work with cold pastry. If it becomes too warm it will be difficult to work with and you will not achieve the best result. Place the pastry in the refrigerator to re-chill if necessary. See tips for pastry in the main text of the blog post.
    2. The Australian tablespoon is 20ml or 4 teaspoons. In many other countries, the tablespoon is 15ml or 3 teaspoons. Please adjust your measurement if necessary.
    3. For the best flavour, use good quality vanilla extract which is naturally produced from the vanilla bean. Avoid those which are synthetically flavoured.
    4. Please note, the nutritional information is based on one tart. The nutritional information is an estimate only.

    Nutrition Estimate:

    Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Nutritional Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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    1. Miranda

      March 31, 2021 at 6:52 am

      5 stars
      I made this on a whim since I happen to have all the ingredients and it was so good I’m planning on making this again for Easter weekend as part of a dessert board. I dusted them with powdered sugar right before serving and it was incredible!!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        April 01, 2021 at 5:25 pm

        Hi Miranda, I am delighted to hear that you have enjoyed the Blueberry Tartlets and intend to make them for Easter. I love how easy they are! Have a Happy Easter. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Tyanne

      March 27, 2021 at 1:20 am

      5 stars
      Such a yummy dessert! I am always looking for new blueberry desserts

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        March 27, 2021 at 3:22 pm

        Thank you, Tyanne!
        You might also like to try my Easy Gluten-Free Blueberry Cake 🙂

        Reply
    3. Courtney

      March 23, 2021 at 2:27 am

      5 stars
      These are such a great treat, and so easy to make too. Just perfect!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        March 23, 2021 at 10:20 am

        Thank you so much, Courtney!

        Reply

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