Description
A delightful dessert featuring a rich and creamy cream cheese filling topped with fresh, juicy strawberries, all nestled in a crisp, buttery tart crust. Perfect for any occasion, this tart offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pre-made tart shell (or homemade, if preferred)
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam (optional, for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake the tart shell according to the package instructions, if using a store-bought crust. Let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the cooled tart shell and smooth it out evenly.
- Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling in a decorative pattern.
- (Optional) Warm the strawberry jam slightly in the microwave, then brush it over the strawberries to give a nice glossy finish.
- Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the pre-made tart shell with a homemade one if you prefer.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle a little lemon zest into the cream cheese mixture.
- This tart can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding chilling time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if baking a homemade crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake tart (with optional baked crust)
- Cuisine: American