Delightful Cloudberry Forest Cream Tart
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Ingredients
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200 grams All-purpose flour
(For the tart crust)
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130 grams Unsalted butter
(Cold and diced for the crust)
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50 grams Icing sugar
(For the crust sweetness)
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1 large Egg Yolk
(For binding the crust)
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250 milliliters Heavy cream
(For the cream filling)
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150 grams Cream Cheese
(Softened, adds richness to cream)
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30 grams Caster sugar
(Sweetens the cream filling)
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1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
(Adds flavor to cream)
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150 grams Fresh cloudberries
(Use fresh or thawed frozen berries for topping)
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1 teaspoon Lemon zest
(Optional, for bright flavor in cream)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
(For the tart crust)
(Cold and diced for the crust)
(For the crust sweetness)
(For binding the crust)
(For the cream filling)
(Softened, adds richness to cream)
(Sweetens the cream filling)
(Adds flavor to cream)
(Use fresh or thawed frozen berries for topping)
(Optional, for bright flavor in cream)
Nutrition
- Servings: 8
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Calcium: 80 mg
- Iron: 1.2 mg
Instructions
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1 - Make Tart Crust:
In a bowl, combine flour and icing sugar. Cut in chilled diced butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg yolk and quickly mix to form dough. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 min.
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2 - Blind Bake Crust:
Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Roll out dough on floured surface to fit tart pan. Press evenly into tart pan, prick bottom with fork. Line with parchment and fill with baking beans. Bake 15 min, remove beans and paper, bake 10 min more until golden crisp. Cool.
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3 - Prepare Cream Filling:
Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with caster sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Fold whipped cream carefully into cream cheese mixture.
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4 - Assemble Tart:
Spread the creamy mixture evenly onto the cooled crust. Arrange fresh cloudberries artfully on top. Chill tart in fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
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5 - Serve:
Before serving, lightly dust with powdered sugar for a delicate finish. Slice and enjoy the vibrant Nordic flavors.
In a bowl, combine flour and icing sugar. Cut in chilled diced butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg yolk and quickly mix to form dough. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 min.
Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Roll out dough on floured surface to fit tart pan. Press evenly into tart pan, prick bottom with fork. Line with parchment and fill with baking beans. Bake 15 min, remove beans and paper, bake 10 min more until golden crisp. Cool.
Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with caster sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Fold whipped cream carefully into cream cheese mixture.
Spread the creamy mixture evenly onto the cooled crust. Arrange fresh cloudberries artfully on top. Chill tart in fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
Before serving, lightly dust with powdered sugar for a delicate finish. Slice and enjoy the vibrant Nordic flavors.
More About: Delightful Cloudberry Forest Cream Tart
Cloudberry Forest Cream Tart - A Nordic Delicacy
Cloudberries are a prized berry in Nordic countries, known for their rare availability and unique tart-sweet taste. This Cloudberry Forest Cream Tart showcases their flavor atop a flaky buttery crust filled with a luscious creamy filling. The tart is a celebration of summer's fleeting bounties and embodies Scandinavian simplicity and elegance.
History & Cultural Significance
Cloudberries grow wild in Nordic and Arctic regions. They have been foraged by indigenous peoples for centuries and appear in traditional Swedish and Finnish desserts. Due to their rarity and harvest difficulty, cloudberries are considered a special seasonal treat.
Unique Aspects
This recipe combines simple ingredients but delivers complex flavors featuring the tangy freshness of cloudberries paired with lightly sweetened cream and a crisp base. The addition of lemon zest adds a nuanced brightness without overpowering the berries.
Tips & Notes
- For the tart crust, chilling both butter and dough is key for achieving a crumbly texture.
- If fresh cloudberries are unavailable, frozen berries may be used but should be thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture.
- The cream cheese offers richness and stability to the filling, allowing a smooth texture that holds well in slices.
- Chilling the assembled tart ensures flavors meld and cream sets properly.
Personal Thoughts
The Cloudberry Forest Cream Tart feels like indulging in a Nordic forest dream. It’s elegant yet approachable, capturing wild Scandinavian flavors with creamy richness. Offering this dessert to guests is always met with curiosity and delight — an impressive but not intimidating treat. Whether enjoyed after a summer meal or during a festive celebration, it embodies a unique taste of the North.
This recipe invites home cooks to explore an exotic fruit and experience the charm of Northern European culinary traditions.
