I love California. In wintertime, if it’s a good year, I fly down the coast in search of that remarkable golden light – the salve that gets me through these dreary Pacific Northwest winters. Even if it’s just for a few days, there’s something about being able head outside without a coat on, turn my face to the sun – and actually feel the sun – that fills me back up.
The last few years, thanks to perpetual busyness and our immersion into the world of parenthood, we’ve seen a lot less of it. So what’s a sun-lover to do? Enjoy a little California at home, I say! Which is why I was thrilled to partner with Whole Foods Market and Driscoll’s to bring you this recipe for a Fresh Raspberry Puff Pastry Tart, piled high with a sweet whipped cream cheese, lined with ruby raspberries, and drizzled generously with honey.
Driscoll’s raspberries thrive in central and southern California and Baja’s sunny climes, where they grow big, bright, and juicy, then they’re carefully transported to sun-deprived Pacific Northwesterners – the same people who may or may not burst through the doors of Whole Foods, escaping the torrential downpour, flocking to the display of luminescent California berries while the soundtrack of angels plays overhead. Oh, that’s just me? Well, carry on.
I love the idea of bringing sunny fresh raspberries to the holiday table. They bring vibrant color and a little surprise “oh!” – slightly unexpected, wholly welcome.
Made with frozen puff pastry and with relatively few ingredients, this tart is a cinch to put together. Make the components ahead of time – bake the puff pastry, whip up the cream filling – then assemble right before guests arrive. If you really want to assemble it a few hours ahead of time, it actually keeps rather well for even up to 4-5 hours, fully assembled, carefully covered, and refrigerated.
Either way, this raspberry puff pastry tart makes for a beautiful display and nearly transcendent eating experience. As in, if I close my eyes while chewing, I might even feel the California sun – even in the midst of the winter holidays.
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This post was sponsored by Driscoll’s and Whole Foods Market via KitchenPLAY. Driscoll’s and Whole Foods Market compensated me for creating and sharing this recipe, as well as for the ingredients used.