.Easy Summer Dessert: 4th of July Berry Tart Recipe

The Fourth of July is a perfect time to gather with family and friends and celebrate America’s independence. If you are throwing a party this year, serve this easy summer dessert. It will be the highlight of your patriotic celebration. Low in calories, it has a yogurt base that forms a lovely pillow for the brightly colored berries. To make it, use this recipe from BHG.

Easy Summer Dessert – 4th of July Berry Tart

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Ingredients

¼ cup of granulated sugar

¼ cup of softened butter

½ tsp of vanilla

⅛ tsp of salt

½ tsp of baking powder

1 tsp of lemon peel (finely shredded)

1 cup of thick plain yogurt

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tsp of lemon rind

1¼ cups of all-purpose flour

¾ cup of tub-style cream cheese (softened)

2 tbsp of powdered sugar

2 cups of different berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries)

Thawed light-whipped dessert topping (optional)

Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Instructions

For the Crust

1. Preheat the oven to 375⁰ Put the butter in a bowl. Beat it with an electric mixer for 30 seconds (on medium speed)
2. Add the granulated sugar, lemon rind, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Beat with the mixer until fully combined.
3. Add the egg and flour and continue beating the mixture. Knead the mixture gently until the dough is soft.
4. Press the dough into a tart pan. Use a pan with a removable bottom so you can easily remove your crust when baked.
5. Line the crust with a thick foil. Bake it for about 6 minutes then remove the foil. Bake for 6 more minutes or until the crust turns brown.
6. Remove crust and cool on a wire rack.

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For the Lemon Cream

1. Mix the cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of lemon peel, powdered sugar, and fold in the yogurt.
2. Spread the mixture on the base of the cooled crust. Add the berries on top.
3. Garnish your tart with fresh mint and whipped topping (optional).
4. Cut into wedges and serve

To make this easy summer dessert healthier, use fat-free yogurt and cream cheese. It will be loved by everyone and will please your party guests. Add a delicious dash of white, red, and blue to your table. Celebrate Independence Day uniquely this year.

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