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Berry Almond Tart – A Fourth of July Favorite

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If I had to choose one recipe that reminds me of my childhood summers, it’s this one.  My neighborhood threw EPIC 4th of July parties complete with a full-out bike parade through the neighborhood, hours of pool time, delicious cookout food of all types, and an hour of (probably) illegal fireworks while all of us sunburned kids ooh-ed and aah-ed in the cul-de-sac.

Berry Almond Tart

When I was old enough to cook something on my own, my neighbor (aka honorary big sister) and I would make this berry almond tart recipe.  On one particularly unfortunate 4th of July, we forgot to lock the springform pan in place and dropped the entire tart on the floor! And true confession…we just piled everything back on and never told anyone.  Ten second rule, right?

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bike parade

4th of July Neighborhood Bike Parade

This recipe is light, delicious, and the cream cheese combined with the light almond flavor makes it perfect for a summer afternoon (or morning, or late night, or really anytime).  You can keep the strawberries whole and place them in a more organized pattern.  But I like this best when it’s all piled on so each mouthful is a delicious combination of fruity, cream-cheesy goodness.Berry Almond Tart

If you’re looking ahead and planning your 4th of July menu, I recommend giving this berry almond tart a try! It’s always a crowd favorite when I make it and looks pretty beautiful too.

Berry Almond Tart

CRUST:

13 graham crackers (the big sheets, not individual pieces)
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
6 teaspoons water
Cooking spray
FILLING:
1 1/3 cup light cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
4 cups strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Sliced almonds (around 2-3 tablespoons)
INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 350°.  Crumble the graham crackers in a food processor or by crushing them in a ziplock bag.  Add 3 tablespoons sugar, water, and 3 tablespoons of butter and mix until moist  Lightly spray the sides of a 9-inch round springform pan with cooking spray.  Use your fingers to press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan, making sure to press it up along the sides of the pan about a half-inch.  Bake for 9-10 minutes until it is a golden-brown color, then remove from oven to cool while you make the filling and topping.
  • To make the filling, combine the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and extracts in a bowl and stir until smooth.  Use a spatula to spread this evenly in the crust (once the crust is cooled).  If you have extra, you can use this as a delicious dip for fruit or graham crackers!
  • Use a blender or food processor to purée two cups of the sliced strawberries. Combine the purée with the 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan over medium heat.  Bring it to a boil (make sure to stir constantly or it can get lumpy!), then reduce heat to low for one minute.  Remove from heat and spread it on to the tart once it’s cooled a bit.
  • Combine the rest of the strawberries and blueberries in a bowl and toss them with the lemon juice.  Spoon on to the tart, rearranging the berries to make it pretty or make some sort of pattern.  Sprinkle the almonds around the outer edge of the tart.
  • Chill for a few hours to let it cool, then serve with vanilla ice cream of whipped cream for some fruity, summery perfection!

Berry Almond Tart

Happy baking!

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Comments

  5. This looks sooooooo good!!! I love anything almond and this looks super tasty with the fresh berries. I totally used to have a rockin spandex outfit like you when I was a kid too.

  8. Oh this looks wonderful Lauren! So pretty and I’m sure it’s delicious. Thanks so much for sharing. Featured you at Be Inspired this morning.

    • Wow that’s AWESOME! That just made my Tuesday morning. 🙂 I’ll stop by soon to go see all the other projects and grab a button! I’m glad you liked my recipe!

  9. Looks awesome! LOOOOOOOVE fruity desserts. Adorable throwback pictures! Thanks for joining our link-up! Hope you join us again next week!

    • Haha I give my husband all the credit for that hashtag…he and his best friend both ride and always use that on their instagrams of their rides! Gotta love it!

  11. This looks soo delicious! Love how its loaded with berries! Featuring you on Thursday… thanks so much for linking up with us!

    • Wow thanks, Kendra! That’s so exciting! I can’t wait to link up again and check out all the other posts! 🙂

  13. Yum! This pie looks fabulous! I am going to try to adapt the recipe to make it sugar free. My husband and I are off of sugar, but we are always looking for great desserts. This one may just work.

    Thanks for sharing!

    I came over on #SHINE and am glad to find your site!
    Blessings,
    Melanie

    • Thanks, Melanie! I think you could make it sugar free pretty easily. It really would be good without as much sugar but I’ve got a sweet tooth so I always make things super sweet. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!