Love & Best Dishes: Blueberry Tart Recipe | Easy Summer Dessert Ideas

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add unique flavor and is often seen as a healthier alternative.

fresh blueberries

🥗Healthier: frozen blueberries

💰Cheaper: mixed berries

Frozen blueberries are available year-round and mixed berries can be more economical.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is a common pantry item.

Use a food processor to combine flour and softened butter.

Add powdered sugar and mix until it forms a ball.

Fold in finely chopped nuts into the dough.

Spray the tart pan with cooking spray.

Press the dough into the tart pan, including the sides.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the whipped cream by combining heavy cream and granulated sugar, mixing until just combined.

Add powdered sugar to cream cheese and fold into the whipped cream.

Spread the cream cheese mixture over the pecan crust in the tart pan.

Top with blueberry pie filling.

Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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