Recipe: Last-Minute Blueberry-Raspberry Tarts

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Last-Minute Blueberry-Raspberry Tarts

Serves 8

Prepared just before serving, this is an easy tart that makes a great impression. It can be made with other fruits as well—pears or apples work very nicely—but it is particularly delicious with berries. You can top each with a small scoop of rich vanilla ice cream, but the tart is wonderful all on its own. To make four tarts, divide the recipe in half.

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into bits,
plus some for greasing the baking sheet
One 17-ounce package frozen puff pastry, defrosted for 30 minutes
3/4 cup sugar
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Spread the 2 pastry sheets flat, cut each into quarters, then transfer to the baking sheet. Turn up the edges of each piece 5inch all around to form a border. Sprinkle the bottom of each piece with 1 teaspoon of the sugar. In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, raspberries, and 1/3 cup of the sugar and toss gently to coat the berries. Spoon the berry mixture equally over each pastry shell. Scatter 1 tablespoon of the butter over each tart, then sprinkle the remaining sugar equally over the 8 tarts. Bake in the center of the oven for 17 to 20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the fruit is softened and bubbly. Serve immediately.

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