Best 3 Lemon Cheesecake Tarts Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Lemon Cheesecake Tarts, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These individual tarts feature a crisp and buttery graham cracker crust, filled with a velvety smooth and tangy lemon cheesecake filling, all topped with a luscious layer of fresh lemon curd. The perfect balance of sweet and tart, these tarts are a delightful treat for any occasion.

In this article, we present not one but three incredible recipes for Lemon Cheesecake Tarts, each with its own unique twist. The Classic Lemon Cheesecake Tarts are a timeless favorite, featuring a traditional lemon cheesecake filling and a zesty lemon curd topping. For a more decadent experience, try our White Chocolate Lemon Cheesecake Tarts, where a layer of creamy white chocolate ganache adds an extra layer of richness. And for a refreshing twist, our Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Tarts incorporate juicy blueberries into the cheesecake filling, creating a burst of flavor in every bite.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a delightful culinary experience. These Lemon Cheesecake Tarts are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. The combination of the crisp crust, creamy filling, and tangy curd creates a harmonious symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINI LEMON CHEESECAKE TARTS



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Dainty and light, these tartlets feature two of my favorites -lemon and cheesecake -in one yummy morsel. They look lovely topped with fresh raspberries, but sliced strawberries are just as pretty and delicious. -Gwyn Brandt, Hibbing, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
2 drops yellow food coloring
Fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and lemon zest until blended. Gradually add flour, mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm., Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up sides of 24 ungreased mini muffin cups., For filling, in a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar and remaining cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon lemon juice and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Fill cups half full with cream cheese mixture. Bake 18-22 minutes or until set. Carefully run a knife around tarts to loosen from pan. Cool in pans on wire racks., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; whisk in water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; gently stir in food coloring and remaining lemon juice and butter. Cool to room temperature., Remove cooled tarts from pans. Spoon on topping; top with raspberries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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.

MINI LEMON CHEESECAKE TARTS RECIPE



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Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup flour
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon plus 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
3 drops yellow food coloring
24 fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and lemon peel until blended. Gradually add flour, mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls; press onto the bottom and up sides of 24 ungreased mini muffin cups.
  • For filling, in a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar and remaining cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon lemon juice and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Fill cups half full with cream cheese mixture. Bake 18-20 minutes or until set. Carefully run a knife around tarts to loosen from pan. Cool in pans on wire racks.
  • While the tarts are cooling, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; whisk in water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Gently stir in food coloring and remaining lemon juice and butter. Cool to room temperature.
  • Remove cooled tarts from pans. Spoon on topping; top each tart with a raspberry. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3179 kcal, Fat 107 g, SaturatedFat 51 g, Cholesterol 249 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 547 g, Sugar 211 g, Protein 66 mg

Tips:

  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start baking. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but it won't be as good.
  • Don't overmix the cheesecake filling. Overmixing can make the cheesecake dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecakes in a water bath. This will help prevent them from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecakes cool completely before serving. This will help them set properly.

Conclusion:

Lemon cheesecake tarts are a delicious and refreshing dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your cheesecake tart with a graham cracker crust or a cookie crust, with a sweet or tart filling, or with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream, there's a lemon cheesecake tart recipe out there for you.

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