Easy Berry Cream Tarts

Apparently tomorrow is the 4th of July, which is hilarious because it was just January. If you’re looking for the perfect Independence Day dessert, we’ve got you covered–these little single serving Berry Cream Tarts come together in just a few minutes, can mostly be made ahead of time, and look super impressive even though they’re crazy easy, and don’t involve turning on your oven. Plus, they’re incredibly delicious.


To make the pies, you’re going to need 2 packages of individual graham cracker crusts (12 crusts total), a 4-serving size package of cheesecake-flavored instant pudding, a pint of heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla and almond extracts

In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix, cold water, and sweetened condensed milk.

Mix well and place in the refrigerator to chill for a few minutes.

Place the graham cracker crusts on a baking sheet (or something large enough to transport them easily but small enough to fit in your refrigerator) and set aside.

In another medium bowl, whip 1 cup of whipping cream until soft peaks form.

Remove the pudding mixture from the refrigerator and gently fold the whipped cream into it. Divide the mixture evenly among the crusts and place the pan in the refrigerator.

In the same mixing bowl you used to mix the first cup of whipping cream, add the remaining cup of cream, vanilla and almond extracts, and powdered sugar. Whip until soft peaks form. Divide the whipping cream among the tarts,

then garnish with fresh berries.

Serve immediately.

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Easy Berry Cream Tart


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Description

An easy and perfectly portioned dessert showcasing fresh berries–perfect for summer celebrations!


Ingredients

  • 1 4-serving size (3.4 ounces) cheesecake-flavored instant pudding
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 packages of individual graham cracker crusts (12 crusts)
  • 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced in half*
  • 1 small package blackberries*
  • 1 small package blueberries*

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix, cold water, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well and place in the refrigerator to chill for a few minutes.
  2. Place the graham cracker crusts on a baking sheet (or something large enough to transport them easily but small enough to fit in your refrigerator) and set aside.
  3. In another medium bowl, whip 1 cup of whipping cream until soft peaks form. Remove the pudding mixture from the refrigerator and gently fold the whipped cream into it. Divide the mixture evenly among the crusts and place the pan in the refrigerator.
  4. In the same mixing bowl you used to mix the first cup of whipping cream, add the remaining cup of cream, vanilla and almond extracts, and powdered sugar. Whip until soft peaks form. Divide the whipping cream among the tarts, then garnish with fresh berries. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • *You will not use all the berries, but they can be saved for later use. If you want to make these ahead, you can fill the pies, cover, and refrigerate them, then prepare the whipped cream and berries. Immediately before serving, top with whipped cream and berries.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
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Sara Wells

Sara Wells co-founded Our Best Bites in 2008. She is the author of three Bestselling Cook Books, Best Bites: 150 Family Favorite Recipes, Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites, and 400 Calories or Less from Our Best Bites. Sara’s work has been featured in many local and national news outlets and publications such as Parenting Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Cooking, The Rachel Ray Show and the New York Times.

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  1. I don’t know why this doesn’t have more comments, this was amazing! I made it tonight so I didn’t have to turn on my oven and it was divine! A new favorite!