Mini desserts are often the most fun to make! Cute, sweet, travels easily, impresses a crowd... What's not to like?!? Small can still be BIG on flavor.

Basically, I've taken a mini tart and mixed it with a no-bake cream cheese filling. Then, added berries and some apricot jam. Now this recipe does require the oven. But, all of the steps are simple and require minimal effort. And, for an even faster treat, simply use cookies instead of pie crust (which I did for the gluten free version.)

Summer isn't over yet, so enjoy those sweet berries before it's too late!

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Ingredients for Mini Mixed Berry Tarts

• Refrigerated Pie Crust or Gluten Free Cookies

• Cream Cheese

• Lemons

• Powdered Sugar

• Mixed Berries

• Apricot Jam

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How can I make the berries look shiny??

Apricot glaze. This is what professional pastry chefs often use. It adds a subtle touch of extra sweetness that doesn't overpower the natural flavor of the berries. Plus, that shiny gloss just looks So. Damn. Good. You can also use apricot jam. Just be careful- if there are chunks of apricot, you will not quite get the shiny gloss finish you want.

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Crust Options

• Cookies/Gluten Free Cookies
• Refrigerated Pie Crust
• Frozen Pie Crust
• Graham Crackers

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What is a tart?

A tart is a baked dish, featuring a filling over a pastry base. Originating in France, it uses a shortcrust pastry, often with a fruit and custard base. The filling can be sweet or savory. Tarts also have an open top (ie. not covered with pastry.) So, I cheated a bit by using a cookie for the gluten free version, but they're so cute and tasty- no one will care!

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