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Kiwi Blueberry Cream Cheese Tart

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I have been collecting blueberry recipes for several years, and this is a new one that I have added to my collection. The tart is made with cream cheese then topped with fresh fruit, so it makes a beautiful presentation. This tart is similar to Fruit Pizza, however, the two crusts are quite different. Fruit pizza has a sweet sugar cookie crust, but this tart is formed with a regular pastry crust. 

Kiwi Blueberry Cream Cheese Tart
Crust
1 refrigerated pie crust (or you can make your own)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll the refrigerated pie dough out and place in a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough firmly up the sides. Prick the crust with a fork, then bake for 15 – 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup cream or half & half
1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia or the zest of one medium orange or lemon (I used 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon orange extract)
Beat the cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until well blended. Scrape down the beaters and the sides of the bowl, then beat in the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the cream and the Fiori di Sicilia. Pour filling into baked crust. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F, and bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until tart is nearly set in the middle. Remove the tart from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature for several hours. Just before serving add topping.
Topping
2 peeled, sliced kiwi fruits (I used 3 kiwis)
1 pint blueberries
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 – 2 tablespoons hot water
Arrange fruit on top of tart. Thin apricot preserves with water, then brush lightly over fruit before serving.

Prepare the crust for baking in the tart pan by pressing the dough up the sides of the pan. This is the first time that I have ever bought one of these refrigerated pie crusts for a recipe, I typically make my own. It was very handy.

Pour the filling into the baked crust, then bake for 20 – 25 minutes.

Has anyone besides me ever had any trouble peeling a kiwi? I finally learned how to peel one properly. You need a paring knife and large sized spoon like a soup spoon.

First cut each end off the kiwi (about 1/2 inch).

Then insert the spoon just under the skin. Push the spoon all the way around the fruit under the skin.

The peel will be loosened and slip right off with no waste of fruit.

Then it will be ready to slice.

Add the kiwis and blueberries to the cooled tart and brush lightly with the thinned apricot preserves.

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  3. When I read the title my first thought was "this sounds like it could be pretty", and it is! Great tip about peeling the kiwi:@)

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  4. Oh how beautiful! I love fruit tarts! I can't wait for the summer when there are lots of fresh fruits at the farmers' markets so I can make some!

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  16. That tart looks amazing and yummy! I never heard of the Fiori stuff but I may have to order some of that. The King Arthur site had all kinds of goodies on it!
    I, obviously never knew how to peel a kiwi. I just pared it like an apple or a peach. Your method is slick! Thank you, Anita! Oh, plus, I never knew I could use just plain pie crust in my tart pan. I thought it had to be a special crust. No wonder I don't make tarts very often! LOL!

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  18. What a beautiful tart! Love the colors and the cream cheese filling! Delicious! Thanks for the hint on how to peel a kiwi! I've never seen that before but it obviously works.

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  21. Boy does that ever look good – so fresh light and colorful!

    And I never knew there was a special way to peel kiwi – thanks for that awesome tip!!!!

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  22. That is a great tip on how to peel a kiwi! I will definitely do it that way from now on. I love your recipe too-thanks so much for sharing it.

    I am currently hosting my weekly Say G'Day linky party and I would be thrilled if you could pop by and link up this delicious post!

    Best wishes for a lovely week,
    Natasha in Oz

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  24. Anita, your tart looks really tasty, but special thanks for the tip about peeling the kiwi. I don't eat kiwi much, but when I do, I basically just cut it in a big block to avoid having to actually peel it. Next time I'll know to try your tip to save the extra fruit. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us at Your Cozy Home Party!

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  29. My goodness that looks delicious! My husband loves blueberries and kiwis. I'd love to make this. Thank you for sharing!

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