Blackberry Puff Pastry Tarts

Ingredients

• 1 package of ready-made puff pastry shells (4-inch size)
• 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of fresh blackberries, halved
• 1 tablespoon of butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon of honey

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place the puff pastry shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
5. Remove the puff pastry shells from the oven and let cool.
6. Fill each shell with the cream cheese mixture.
7. Top with the halved blackberries.
8. Brush the tops of the tarts with the melted butter and honey.
9. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Puff pastry is made from dough that is layered with butter or other fat and folded and rolled out multiple times.
• Puff pastry is often used to make tarts, pies, turnovers, and other pastries.
• Blackberries are a type of berry that is native to North America and is related to the raspberry.