Honey and Basil Blueberry Tart With Puff Pastry

This Fresh Blueberry Tart with Puff Pastry was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions expressed are my own.

If you have been following my blog for a while, you will know that I have a serious sweet tooth. I love homemade desserts and this fresh blueberry tart recipe with Florida blueberries was absolutely delicious. It was also incredibly easy to make, which I love! I made this blueberry tart with puff pastry, which took a lot of the work out of it for me.

You can make homemade tarts with pie crust or tart shells as well. It just depends on your personal preference. However, I highly recommend using fresh blueberries. A blueberry tart using frozen blueberries will be tasty, but won’t have quite the same look. Frozen blueberries are also a bit too watery for this recipe. 

Choosing the Best Fresh Blueberries

Choosing seasonal produce is incredibly important. Since I live in Georgia, we get tons of produce right from Florida. With the warm weather finally here, fresh berries are showing up in the grocery store which were perfect for this blueberry tart.

If you are looking for more seasonal recipes, check out the Fresh From Florida Recipe Page for recipes featuring fresh produce for every season. Right now, Fresh From Florida watermelon, blueberries, bell peppers, and sweet corn are in season (Check out my bell pepper soup recipe if you are looking for a seasonal dinner recipe!)! Eating local means food is fresher!

Blueberry Tart Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to have on hand to make this simple tart:

• Frozen Puff Pastry Dough (approx. a one pound box) You will need to thaw it according to package directions.
• Mascarpone cheese.  This might be more challenging to find.  Substitute cream cheese if you absolutely can’t find it.
• Goat cheese.  Don’t worry, the flavor is not overpowering once you combine the other topping ingredients.
• Fresh blueberries.  Don’t use frozen, they will be much too watery.
• Honey.  Local is better of course but any will do!
• Vanilla.  Don’t skimp.  Get the good stuff!
• Fresh basil.  Yes, it really does need to be fresh.  The combination of blueberries and basil is delicious!

Variations on This Homemade Tart

I went with a half sheet of puff pastry for this homemade tart, however, there are several other options available. If you want mini blueberry tarts, just cut the puff pastry into smaller squares before you bake it. Then, assemble the same way as the full-size tart.

 

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More Easy Blueberry Recipes

Want a few more blueberry recipes to try?  Check out a few of these!

• This lemon blueberry scone recipe is easy to make and has a wonderful flavor
• Make blueberry pecan breakfast bars with whole grain oats, nuts, honey, and a few other simple ingredients.
• The combination of lemon and blueberries in these homemade blueberry pancakes is delicious and takes only a few minutes to put together.
• Try my blueberry ricotta cheese coffee cake recipe for breakfast this week.

Fresh Blueberry Tart Recipe Using Puff Pastry 

This easy blueberry tart uses puff pastry instead of a traditional tart crust.  Combine mascarpone cheese with goat cheese, top with fresh blueberries and basil, and drizzle with honey.  A delicious and easy tart recipe that comes together in just a few minutes.  

Yield: 8

Fresh Blueberry Tart Recipe with Basil and Honey

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Looking for basil recipes? Have too many fresh blueberries? Pair them together with this simple tart recipe perfect for summer. Sweetened with honey, this easy dessert will really stand out.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 20 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 package Puff Pastry Dough (approx. a one pound box)
• 4 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
• 2 oz goat cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 4 tablespoon or so of honey (divided)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup basil, roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2. Roll out the 1/2 sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface into a 13 x 11 in. rectangle.
3. Place it on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat
4. Bake at 400 for 12 to 15 minutes or until puffed up and lightly browned.
5. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
6. In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese and mascarpone cheese with vanilla and 1 to 2 TBSP honey
7. Right before serving, spread the mixture over the cool puff pastry
8. Sprinkle with fresh blueberries
9. Drizzle with additional honey
10. Sprinkle with freshly chopped basil
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 243Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 216mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 3g

Nutrition information not always accurate