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Colorful Breakfast Fruit Tarts with granola crusts, creamy yogurt filling, and fresh berries and citrus slices on a white plate.
Layla

Breakfast Fruit Tarts

Buttery puff pastry shells filled with lemon-kissed yogurt cream and piled high with fresh summer fruit for an elegant morning treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 tarts
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Shells
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed according to package directions
  • 1 large egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling
For the Yogurt Cream
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt whole milk, plain
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon zest freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 0.5 cup fresh blueberries
  • 0.5 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam for glaze

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Prep and Bake the Pastry
  1. Heat oven to 400F. Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 6 equal rectangles, about 4x5 inches each. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Score a 0.5-inch border around each rectangle with a sharp knife, cutting halfway through the dough. Prick the center area all over with a fork to prevent puffing.
  2. Brush the borders with egg wash and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown and puffed. The centers should look dry and slightly sunken. Cool completely on the pan, about 15 minutes. The centers will flatten more as they cool, creating perfect wells for filling.
Make the Yogurt Cream
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mascarpone, honey, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth and slightly thickened, about 1 minute. The mixture should hold soft peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Tarts
  1. Gently press down the centers of the cooled pastry shells if needed. Divide the yogurt cream among the shells, spreading to the scored border. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries artfully over the cream.
  2. Warm the apricot jam with 1 teaspoon water in a small microwave-safe bowl for 15 seconds until loose. Brush lightly over the fruit for a beautiful sheen. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours.

Notes

Make the pastry shells and yogurt cream up to 24 hours ahead; store shells at room temperature in an airtight container and cream refrigerated. Assemble just before serving to keep the pastry crisp. Swap in any seasonal fruit - peaches and blackberries in summer, or pears and pomegranate in fall. For a nutty twist, sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds over each tart before glazing.