Labor Day, Memorial Day and 4th of July are all perfect days to make this easy Red, White & Blue Patriotic Dessert Tart loaded with fresh berries.
Everybody needs a go-to patriotic dessert recipe that can be served for all of those Red, White and Blue holidays like Labor Day, Memorial Day, and 4th of July.
This dessert tart made with a shortbread crust, cream cheese filling, and loaded with fresh berries is the perfection treat for patriotic entertaining.
Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries lend themselves well for desserts like this, not only because they are the perfect patriotic colors but also because they are in-season, and juicy during all of the months that the United States celebrates a red, white, and blue holiday.
This delicious berry tart screams summer and is so easy to make. You’ll start with a shortbread crust, then top it with a cream cheese filling before finally topping the tart with juicy, fresh berries. (If you’re looking for another less patriotic-y dessert tart, this Fruit Pizza recipe is excellent)
Can I use low-fat cream cheese?
When you are making the cream cheese filling, make sure that your cream cheese has had plenty of time to soften. The filling will not be as smooth or decadent if you’re working with hard, straight-from-the-fridge cream cheese. And make sure you are using full-fat cream cheese. The reduced-fat variety does not lend itself well to this dessert.
What kind of berries can I use?
The topping for this red white and blue dessert is the fun part because you can get creative with how you arrange the berries. You will need about 2-3 cups of berries. While we used strawberries and blueberries, you can use any variety of berries that you’d like. Raspberries would also be delicious in this recipe as would blackberries.
Can I use frozen berries?
I do not recommend using frozen berries for this tart. It is best made with fresh, juicy berries while they are in season.
(If you are looking for another amazing, delicious, patriotic dessert, these Blueberry and Strawberry shortcake kabobs are beautiful and perfect for your celebration).
Red White & Blue desserts are always fun to enjoy for patriotic themed entertaining. I hope you enjoy this Berry Tart as much as we do.
Enjoy!
Red White and Blue Patriotic Dessert Tart
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