Foraged Fruit Tart

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Combine ½ cup sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, vanilla and cream cheese in a large mixer bowl, and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and beat for 1 more minute.

2. Step 2

   In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt, then add to egg and butter mixture. Blend on low speed for 1 minute until combined. Shape dough into a ball, wrap and freeze for 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight.

3. Step 3

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough between two sheets of plastic wrap to a 15-inch circle. Remove top layer of plastic wrap and turn dough onto a large, lightly greased baking sheet. Remove remaining plastic wrap.

4. Step 4

   Arrange fruit on dough, leaving a generous 3-inch border.

5. Step 5

   Combine jelly and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, and microwave for 1 minute to melt jelly. Brush fruit with jelly.

6. Step 6

   Fold border of dough over fruit. The fruit will be only partly covered.

7. Step 7

   Beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water, and brush on top of dough. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar.

8. Step 8

   Bake for 30 minutes until light brown. Cool tart on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then use 2 spatulas to slide it onto a serving platter.