Casual August Melon Salad & Berry Tart

A delicious summer meal for a laid-back August day. A melon salad with a variety of colorful berries and a creamy berry tart with a graham cracker crust are both part of this recipe. It has just the right amount of fruity and creamy goodness!

Ingredients:

• 1 small cantaloupe, diced
• 1 small honeydew melon, diced
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam
• Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the diced cantaloupe, honeydew melon, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey and fresh lemon juice

Drizzle this mixture over the melon and berry mixture, then gently toss to combine

Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves on top

In another bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated

Press this mixture into the base of individual tartlet molds to create the crust for the berry tart

Refrigerate while preparing the filling

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust in the tartlet molds

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set

Before serving, heat the raspberry jam in a small saucepan until it becomes smooth and liquid

Let it cool slightly

Remove the tartlets from their molds and drizzle the raspberry jam over the top

Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness

Serve the melon salad alongside the berry tart for a refreshing summer meal

Enjoy!