Looking for something healthy and delicious for Navratri fasts? if yes, then try out these yummy and very nutritious quick dessert recipe Dry Fruit Tarts with Paneer Filling . It takes only a few minutes to assemble these protein-rich, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, no-bake dry fruits tarts.
About dry fruit mini tart recipe
There are two main components of this very satisfying dry fruit tart – a dried fruit base for tart shell and a filling made with paneer, cream, and fresh fruits.
You are going to love them as they are chilled to beat the summer heat, no cooking or baking required and overall perfect for sharing.
I wish you all a very happy Navratri. Stay happy and healthy with the blessing from Maa Durga.
How to make this fasting friendly healthy dry fruit tarts
Firstly, ground dates, almonds, walnuts, coconut powder and dry rose petals together in a grinder. Keep this mixture a little coarse. Then spoon down it into the single-serving greased mini-tarts. Press lightly this mixture and form an even tart shell base. Cover them with plastic wrap and freeze them for about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, blend paneer, fresh cream and honey in the blender and make a smooth creamy filling. Transfer this paneer mixture to a bowl and add chopped fresh fruits to it and keep aside. Remove tart shell base from the mould and fill with paneer and fresh fruits filling and serve immediately or you can put them back in the refrigerator for few minutes and then serve chilled.
These healthy tarts are made without using any fat content and refined sugar which helps in maintaining a balanced diet during your fasting time.
Making of these tarts are very easy and taste delicious can also be customized according to your taste. You may also like other fasting recipe Soft And Spongy Rasmalai , Seeds and Dry Fruits Ladoo,Carrot paneer ladoo , Almond kesar milk,Health Booster Raw Turmeric Milk.
I choose to make a single-serving mini-tart but if you like make a big tart and then do slices.
They are a great treat for fasting especially during Navratri where we fast continuously for more than a day and needs something to eat healthy as well as satisfying.
These mini tarts are also a good option for individual serving dessert for guests.
Health benefits of dry fruits used in the making of tarts
The ingredients used in the making of these dry fruit tarts are a source of nourishment with amazing health benefits.
Date
- A good source of fibre, rich in iron and potassium.
- They have disease-fighting antioxidants, helps in promoting brain functions and an excellent natural sweetener.
Almonds
- Loaded with antioxidants, rich in vitamin E and magnesium, good for maintaining normal blood sugar levels, blood pressure levels and also lower cholesterol levels in the body.
Walnuts
- A good plant-based source of Omega 3, rich in antioxidants, decrease inflammation and promotes digestion, helps in reducing weight and managing type 2 diabetes.
Coconut powder
- Rich in fibre and medium-chain triglycerides, promote healthy digestion, normalize sugar levels and boost the weight loss process.
Paneer
- A rich source of protein, healthy fats, iron, calcium and magnesium. It gives a feeling of fullness as it gets digested slowly and reduces hunger pangs.
Rose petals
- Contains polyphenols, antioxidants, vitamin C protects our body from cell damage, improve skin, reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
- It also acts as an anti-inflammatory to reduce inflammation in the body.
Honey
- A natural sweetener, antioxidants rich contains various essential minerals and nutrients, a better option to replace refined sugar from the food.
Is eating dry fruit daily good or bad for health?
Dried fruits are rich in fibre, antioxidants and plant phenols that are very helpful in reducing heart disease, diabetes, several types of cancers, improve digestion and provide nourishment to the body. They are tasty as well as delicious and a good healthy substitute for a daily snack. However, they are also rich in sugar and calories so eating in excess causes problems. Therefore we should only eat in small recommended amounts and get the overall health benefits.
Step by step preparation of no bake dry fruits mini tarts for Navratri fast
How to make the base for tarts
1. First, grind almonds, walnuts, coconut, dry rose petals, and dates in a grinder mixer to make a coarse sticky mixture.
2. Grease tart mould with melted butter. Now add 2-3 tbsp dry fruit mixture in the tart mould and press it with the help of a spoon to give a shape of the tart shell.
3. Place all the tart in a tray, cover with plastic wrap and freeze them for about 30 minutes to set.
How to make paneer filling and assembling for mini tarts
1. Blend paneer, fresh cream and honey together till they form a creamy and smooth mixture. Transfer this mixture to a bowl, add chopped fresh fruits in it and put aside.
2. Now, take out tarts base from the freezer, loosen the sides of the tart shell with a help of a knife and remove them from the tart mould.Â
3. Fill these tarts shell with paneer and fresh fruit filling, spread them evenly. Drip little honey and garnish with few dry rose petals.
4. Serve immediately or chill them in the refrigerator for half an hour and then enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
These no-bake dry fruit tarts are a very nutritious, protein-rich snack option during the fasting period or serve as an exotic dessert at birthday parties, kitty parties or weekend get together to please your guests.
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Tips and Tricks
- Do not grind the dry fruit mixture for tarts shell to a very fine, keep it a little coarse form that gives a crunchy texture to the tart base.
- After making dry fruit tart base put them in the freezer to set.
- Add fruits in the paneer mixture just before serving otherwise they will start leaving water and make the mixture runny.
- I have added grapes and pomegranate but you can use other fruits of your choice.
Recipe card
Dry Fruit Mini Tarts With Paneer Filling | Quick Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
For base
- 100 gm dates
- 40 gm almonds
- 40 gm walnuts
- 40 gm dry coconut powder
- 2 tbsp dry rose petals
For filling
- 75 gm paneer
- 120 ml fresh cream
- 1 tbsp honey
Fresh fruits for filling
- 3 tbsp anar
- 3 tbsp chopped grapes
- ½ tbsp honey for dripping
- ½ tbsp rose petals
Instructions
How to make the base for tarts
- First, grind almonds, walnuts, coconut, dry rose leaves and dates in a grinder mixer to make a coarse sticky mixture.
- Grease tart mould with melted butter.
- Now add 2-3 tbsp dry fruit mixture in the tart mould and press it with the help of a spoon to give a shape of the tart shell.
- Place all the tart in a tray, cover with plastic wrap and freeze them for about 30 minutes to set.
How to make paneer filling and final assembling
- Blend paneer, fresh cream and honey together till they form a creamy and smooth mixture.
- transfer this mixture to a bowl, add chopped fresh fruits in it and put aside.
- ow take out tarts base from the freezer, loosen the sides of the tart shell with a help of a knife and remove them from the mould.
- Fill these tarts shell with paneer and fresh fruit filling, spread them evenly. Drip little honey and garnish with few dry rose petals.
- Serve immediately or chill them in the refrigerator for half an hour and then enjoy.
- Make these healthy tarts, take a picture and tag it #healthically on Instagram. Or, save it for later on Pinterest. I love to see them. Happy cooking!
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