The American Flag Puff Pastry Tart That Steals the Show Every 4th of July
Celebrate the 4th of July with this easy American Flag Puff Pastry Tart! A festive red, white, and blue dessert made with cream cheese filling and fresh berries, baked until golden and perfect for parties.
Equipment
- baking tray + parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or use more cream cheese
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 20 strawberries sliced
- 1 egg for egg wash
Optional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Lemon zest in the filling for brightness
Let's Make It
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly to flatten seams. Score a border around the edges (don’t cut through), then prick the center with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Beat the egg and brush the border. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- While it bakes, mix the cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, and honey until smooth.
- Let the pastry cool slightly, then press down the center gently to make space for filling.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture inside the border.
- Arrange blueberries in the upper left corner, then alternate rows of raspberries and strawberries to mimic flag stripes.
- Return to the oven for 8–10 minutes until the edges are deep golden and the berries soften slightly.
- Let cool. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve!