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Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Lemon Cheesecake Tarts: with a tender, buttery shortbread crust, a fluffy layer of no-bake cheesecake, and a bright and tangy lemon curd topping!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake, Lemon, tarts
Servings: 6 4 1/2-inch diameter tarts
Calories: 674kcal

Ingredients

For the crust

For the filling

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (half a block)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 12 ounces lemon curd
  • fresh mint optional garnish
  • fresh blueberries optional garnish

Instructions

To make the crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in the bowl of a food processor, stand mixer, or in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Pulse/stir/cut in the butter with a pastry blender, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add the egg yolk, cream, and vanilla, and process/mix/stir until the dough gathers itself into a ball and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.
  • Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Divide the chilled dough into 6 equal portions, and roll each to a thickness of 1/8-inch on a lightly floured surface.
  • Press the dough gently into 6 mini tart pans, trimming away any excess.
  • Prick the bottoms with the times of a fork, to allow steam to escape during baking.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until set in the middle and slightly golden around the edges.
  • Cool completely before filling.

To make the filling:

  • Place the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl, and whip on medium speed until smooth.
  • In a thin, slow stream, pour the heavy cream down the side of the bowl, while continuing to whip.
  • When all the cream has been added, turn the mixer up to medium-high speed, and continue to whip until the filling can hold stiff peaks.
  • Divide the cheesecake filling equally between all 6 tart shells.  Spread in an even layer.
  • Top each tart with about 3 tablespoons lemon curd.
  • Garnish with fresh mint and blueberries.

Notes

For more info on the crust, click here: Perfect Tart Crust Recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 81mg | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 1230IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.6mg