Easy Phyllo Fruit Tarts

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 12

Easy Phyllo Fruit Tarts for a quick dessert fix

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 sheet phyllo pastry
	2 -3 tablespoons sweetened stewed fruit ( any plain stewed or canned fruit works well or see below for more ideas )
	1/2 teaspoon sugar
	oil or melted butter , to brush pastry dough
	icing sugar , for dusting cooked tart

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

3.5g

Easy Phyllo Fruit Tarts are a great dessert option that can be made quickly and easily for any occasion. This recipe uses the light and crispy phyllo pastry as a base for the sweet and tangy stewed fruit filling. By combining these two ingredients, you can create a dessert that is both delicious and relatively healthy compared to traditional sugary desserts.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	Cut the phyllo sheet into 6 equal squares.
3.	Brush each square with melted butter or oil and stack them up.
4.	Press the stack gently into a muffin tin and bake for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden.
5.	Take out the muffin tin and add the stewed fruit to each pastry. Sprinkle with sugar.
6.	Bake for another 5-7 minutes until the pastry is crispy and golden.
7.	Remove from the muffin tin and dust with icing sugar before serving.

PROS

These fruit tarts are incredibly easy and quick to make for a last minute dessert option.

The phyllo pastry provides a crispy texture to the sweet stewed fruit filling that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

CONS

Phyllo pastry can be tricky to work with and can tear easily.

Ensure you keep the unused pastry covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert, while not particularly healthy, can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Fruits contain essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are beneficial for the body, while phyllo pastry is a lower-calorie and lower-fat alternative to regular pastry dough.