Easy no-bake tarts with a creamy vanilla filling and topped with nutrients-packed colourful fruits. It makes a very unique party snack or a quick & vibrant dessert.
Ingredients200g digestive biscuits or 1 cup biscuit crumbs of your choice
3 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
100g (1/2 cup) cream cheese
60 ml (1/4 cup) double cream or whipping cream
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup sliced mixed fruits of different colours (depending upon availability & choice)
Method
* To prepare the no-bake tarts, grind the biscuits into fine crumbs in a food processor. Melt the butter and combine it with the digestive biscuits crumbs in a large bowl. Mix well.
* Grease 2 tart tins (4 inch) with melted butter. Spoon the biscuits-butter mixture in each tin and press firmly on the sides as well as base. Keep it in the freezer 20 minutes to set firmly.
* While the tart rests in the freezer, prepare the cream cheese filling. Combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla essence in a mixing bowl. Mix well using a whisk till it becomes light and fluffy.
* Whip the cream to soft peaks using an electric or hand whisk. Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and fold it in the mixture till well combined.
* Remove the tarts from the freezer. Unmold them. Fill them with cream cheese mixture till they are about 3/4th full.
* Garnish with sliced fruit of your choice and refrigerate till ready to serve.