Best 7 Cream Cheese Tart Shells Recipes

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Cream cheese tart shells are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're made with a simple cream cheese pastry that is filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. In this article, we'll share two recipes for cream cheese tart shells: one for a classic cheesecake filling and one for a savory vegetable filling. We'll also provide tips for making the perfect tart shell and for filling and baking them. So whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, you're sure to find everything you need to make delicious cream cheese tart shells.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY CREAM CHEESE TARTS



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It's hard to believe that just five ingredients and a few minutes of preparation can result in these delicate and scrumptious tarts! -Cindi Mitchell, Waring, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
2 individual graham cracker shells
1/4 cup cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Spoon into shells. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THREE INGREDIENT MINI TART SHELLS



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Here is a recipe for mini tart shells or mini tart crusts that can go great with just about any filling.

Provided by Carroll Pellegrinelli

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Pies     Cookies & Candy

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup butter
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup flour

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
  • Gradually add flour until well mixed.
  • Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from fridge. Roll into 2-inch balls and place in 24-cup miniature muffin tin .
  • Preheat oven to 350 F or 325 F for a dark pan .
  • Use fingers to smash balls into tart shell shape. Fill shells with approximately 2 cups of filling, as desired. Depending on filling, the filled shells are baked from 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Unfilled shells can be baked for 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1125 kcal, Carbohydrate 217 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 29 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 24, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LEMON CHEESECAKE TARTS



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To make these cute tarts more quickly, add the filling to store-bought phyllo tart shells. -Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd, divided
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup fresh blueberries
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. On a work surface, unroll crusts. Cut 24 circles with a floured 3-in. scalloped round cookie cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary. Press circles onto bottoms and partway up sides of ungreased muffin cups, smoothing edges. Prick bottoms generously with a fork., Bake until light golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until blended; beat in 1/4 cup lemon curd. Fold in a third of the whipped topping, then fold in remaining topping., Spoon 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture into each tart shell; top each with 1 teaspoon lemon curd. Top with blueberries; refrigerate until serving. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

QUICK CREAM CHEESE PASTRY (TART SHELLS)



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This is actually for mini-tart shells. The recipe came with my mini-tart shaper which I purchased from The Pampered Chef.

Provided by JMigs0

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 tart shells, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add flour; beat just until a soft dough forms. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap; chill for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F/220°C.
  • Shape dough into 1"/2.5 cm balls. Place each ball of dough into cups of mini muffin pan. Dip Mini-Tart Shaper into flour; press into dough to form tart shells. Pierce shells with a fork. (If you don't have a Mini-Tart shaper just use your fingers and form into shells).
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool in pan for 5 minutes; carefully remove tart shells from pan. Cool completely. Fill as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 41.6, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.9

CREAM CHEESE TART SHELLS



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Cream cheese adds a deliciously rich flavor to these tart shells.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Blend cream cheese and butter or margarine. Stir in flour just until blended. Chill about 1 hour. This can be made ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Shape dough into 24 one-inch balls and press into ungreased 1 1/2 inch muffin cups (mini-muffin size) to make a shallow shell. Fill with your favorite filling and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 37.8 mg

TART SHELLS



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Make and share this Tart Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Tarts

Time 30m

Yield 24 shells, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour

Steps:

  • Blend cream cheese and butter together.
  • Add flour and mix.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Divide into 24 balls and press into miniature muffin tins, pushing dough up the sides.
  • Spoon filling into pastry shells.
  • Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 37.8, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.8

SHRIMP TARTLETS



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Fill mini tart shells with a cream cheese mixture, then top with seafood sauce and shrimp for a picture-perfect look and delightful taste. This recipe makes a fantastic appetizer, and several make a fast, light meal. -Gina Hutchison, Smithville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce
30 peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), tails removed
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Beat the first 5 ingredients until blended. Place tart shells on a serving plate. Fill with cream cheese mixture; top with cocktail sauce and shrimp., Refrigerate until serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a muffin tin or even a regular baking pan.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make it tough.
  • Prick the bottom of the tart shells with a fork before baking to prevent them from puffing up.
  • Bake the tart shells until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the tart shells cool completely before filling them.

Conclusion:

These cream cheese tart shells are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be used for a variety of desserts. They are easy to make and can be filled with your favorite fillings, such as fruit, cream cheese, or chocolate. With a little creativity, you can create endless possibilities for delicious and impressive desserts. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, these cream cheese tart shells are sure to be a hit!

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