Cranberry Grapefruit Cheese Tarts with Zesty Thyme and Pink Peppercorn Sprinkles

This delicious sweet and savory dessert features Ocean Spray® Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice and Craisins® Dried Cranberries in a unique puff pastry tart, topped off with a sweet, bold grapefruit glaze and pink peppercorn 'sprinkles' for an unexpected twist. Recipe by 2018 Ocean Spray® Grapefruit Gourmet Recipe Contest Grand Prize Winner, Crystal Schlueter.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 tarts

Ingredients

Jam:

  • 1 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries

  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh grapefruit

  • ¾ cup Ocean Spray® 100% Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • ½ teaspoon roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves

  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground pink peppercorns

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

For Assembling:

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

  • 3 ½ ounces crumbled goat cheese

Glaze:

  • 2 ounces mascarpone cheese

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnishes:

  • Grapefruit zest

  • Chopped fresh thyme leaves

  • Coarsely ground pink peppercorns

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together all jam ingredients. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 35 to 45 minutes or until a thin jam-like consistency is reached. Jam will thicken further upon cooling. Cool completely, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll 1 sheet of puff pastry and cut along the lines to make 3 sections. Cut each section in half to form 6 rectangles. Spread cooled jam over each rectangle to about 1/2 inch from the edges. Top with goat cheese. Brush edges lightly with water.

  3. Cut remaining sheet of puff pastry in the same manner and place one over each filled rectangle. Gently press edges down with the side of a fork, then use the tines to crimp edges. It is okay if a bit of jam seeps out, but try to avoid it if possible. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until pastry reaches a golden brown color and bottoms are no longer doughy. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely, about 35 minutes.

  4. Whisk together all glaze ingredients. Spread a thin layer over each pastry. Top pastries with a couple pinches each of grapefruit zest, thyme, and peppercorns.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

894 Calories
43g Fat
115g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 894
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 15g 76%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 296mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 115g 42%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 73g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 155mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.