Mini Fruit Tartlets with Cream Cheese

Name: Mini Fruit Tartlets with Cream Cheese
Prep time: PT20MIN
Cook time: PT15MIN
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 12 mini tartlet or phyllo shells (store-bought or homemade); 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2–3 tsp milk (as needed for thinning); 1 cup assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, mango); 2 tbsp apricot jam (optional, for glaze)

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-07-31 |29 Comments

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Mini Fruit Tartlets with Cream Cheese

PREP20 min

COOK15 min

Mini Fruit Tartlets with Cream Cheese are a delightful, easy dessert with creamy filling and fresh fruit—perfect for parties, brunches, or summer gatherings!

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Ingredients

12 mini tartlet or phyllo shells (store-bought or homemade)
6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest
2–3 tsp milk (as needed for thinning)
1 cup assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, mango)
2 tbsp apricot jam (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

1
Arrange 12 mini tartlet shells on a platter. If baking from scratch, bake and cool as directed.
2
In a medium bowl, beat 6 oz cream cheese and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp lemon zest.
3
Add 2–3 tsp milk, a little at a time, to reach a creamy, spreadable consistency.
4
Fill each shell with the cream cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
5
Top each tartlet with a variety of fresh fruit, cut into small pieces.
6
Step 6 (Optional): Microwave 2 tbsp apricot jam for 15 seconds, then brush over the fruit for a glossy finish.
7
Chill tartlets in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.