4th of July Fruit Tarts

I'm always looking for something a little different to serve up...something a little more unique than party goers have seen in year's past. Sometimes all it takes is mixing up the presentation to keep things fresh and new, but sometimes you can try a whole new idea or recipe!

This year why not try a patriotic dessert with a different twist on the traditional flag cake

~ and so simple to make!

via Food Network

Fruit-Tart Flag

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

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Fill premade miniature tart shells or phyllo cups with sweet mascarpone cream (recipe below), then arrange on a tray and top with blueberries and halved strawberry slices to create stars and stripes.

Mascarpone Cream:

Beat an 8-ounce container of mascarpone cheese and 3 tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar with a mixer until smooth. Gently fold in 1/2 cup freshly whipped cream.

Photographs by Tara Donne