Mini Blueberry Kiwi Tarts
These Mini Blueberry Kiwi Tarts start with a simple, vanilla crust that’s packed with a creamy mascarpone filling and topping with fresh blueberries and kiwi. This easy, make-ahead dessert is perfect to serve for your next party or get-together!
Do you ever get into one of those food kicks where you just crave the same thing, all the time?
Of course, I crave pizza (and coffee) quite often, but my newest addiction has been blueberries. I just can’t get enough of them!
That’s a fairly healthy craving to have, right? And I’m not complaining, but it’s just kinda strange, for lack of a better word. Strange, because although I adore blueberries, it’s one of those fruits that I often forget to buy, unless I’m baking with it. So…I guess I can blame my blueberry cravings on baking everything with blueberries lately.
I’ve been eating blueberries like crazy lately, since it’s so fresh and readily available, now that summer is here. But, rewind back to April, and I had a tough time finding fresh blueberries! They weren’t ripe enough, too expensive, or the stores just didn’t carry them. Crazy, right?
But, now that summer is officially here, I’m able to buy fresh blueberries whenever I want. And that means that I’m visiting my local farmer’s markets as often as possible!
Now, onto these Mini Blueberry Kiwi Tarts! You all know that I adore mini foods, so I couldn’t resist making mini tarts. After all, they just scream summer, don’t they?
These Mini Blueberry Kiwi Tarts start with a simple, vanilla crust that’s packed with a creamy mascarpone filling and topping with fresh blueberries and kiwi. This easy, make-ahead dessert is perfect to serve for your next party or get-together!
This was my first time making a fruit tart, and it’s definitely not the last! This dessert is so easy to make, that I guarantee you’ll be whipping this up all year long. I mean, who can resist mini tarts topped with colorful, fresh fruit? Not me!
The crust that I used is a recipe from Paula Deen (one of my favorite chefs) that I tweaked just slightly. The mascarpone filling though, that’s all mine. Instead of using a regular cream cheese base, I swapped it out for mascarpone. It’s smooth, creamy, and oh-so delicious!
From start to finish, these Mini Blueberry Kiwi Tarts take just about 30 minutes to make. These cuties can also be made ahead of time, which is perfect for those summer barbecues or parties. Since I loooove blueberries, I used those, along with some fresh kiwi, since it gives these tarts such a pretty pop of color. But, it’s very easy to customize these depending on your tastes.
So, grab that fresh fruit and whip up these easy and oh-so tasty Mini Blueberry Kiwi Tarts! This simple dessert is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Looking for more easy desserts? I’ve got you covered!
- Blueberry Cheesecake Pops
- Berry Vanilla Pound Cake Trifle
- Mini Strawberry Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pies

Mini Blueberry Kiwi Tarts
Ingredients
CRUST
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened and cut into small chunks
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
FILLING
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy cream
TOPPING
- Blueberries
- Sliced kiwi
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease two 12-count mini tart pans with non-stick cooking spray. Alternatively, you can grease a 9 inch tart pan. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the powdered sugar, flour, butter, and vanilla. Process until mixture pulls away from sides and forms into a dough. You may need to add more flour.
- Press dough into mini tart pans to form a crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- While crusts cool, beat the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream and beat until soft peaks form.
- Spread filling into each tart. Top with blueberries and kiwi. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
I love the crust you’re using. So easy and quick! And these are beautiful. And they’re tarts, so I can eat 5 in one sitting! 🙂
Thanks, Mir! Eating 5 in one sitting is definitely acceptable! 🙂
I just restocked our blueberry supply yesterday. These tarts look so fancy, fresh, and pretty. Love them!
Thank you, Blair!
I get mad cravings like that every now and then and I’m not satisfied until I have it! I was like that a little while ago with cauliflower. And I’ve been eating blueberries like crazy lately too. Not such a bad craving to have, is it 😉 ?
Love the mascarpone cheese in the filling here. So good! Those little stands are just adorable too 🙂 Want! Pinning, of course 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend! xo
Thank you for the kind words, Dawn! Cauliflower is a good craving to have, too! 🙂
these are so cute! mini dessert is the best! I love the crust Gayle, easy and simple is the way to go!
Thanks, Manali! Mini desserts are my favorite!
I’m with you – I’m smitten for anything mini and these tarts are no exception! So cute and yummy! Have a great weekend, Gayle!!
Thank you, Annie! Hope you have a great weekend, too!
Gayle those mini crusts are the cutest and the filling – I can possibly just eat the filling for breakfast!! Sounds seriously yummy!! Have a great weekend friend 🙂
Thanks, Ami! That filling is SO good! 🙂
These look so good! I’m obsessed with blueberries right now too, just just can’t beat those summer prices. I have literally never used mascarpone and now I’m seriously feeling left out. I need to change that!
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Karen! Aren’t blueberries the best? And you must try mascarpone, it’s life changing! 🙂
I make this mascarpone cream all the time and it goes well with any fruit! Love these cute mini tarts! Can’t wait to try them! Blueberries are my favorite, too!
Thanks, Mira!
I’m in love with mini tarts and this blueberry/kiwi combo sounds fabulous!!
Thank you, Christin!
What adorable little tarts! So fresh and pretty for a summer party!
Thanks for the tart love, Kelly!
These tarts are adorable- love the mascarpone!
Me too, Medha! 🙂
Yum!! Quick, easy and still delicious!! These are such a fun summer snack!! I love the blueberry kiwi flavor combo!
Thank you, Alaina! It’s a delicious combo!
These mini tarts are SO adorable and totally scream summer! I can’t get enough of summer blueberries either and they sound amazing with the kiwi and mascarpone cheese!
Thank you, Kelly! Mascarpone and blueberries were meant to be together!