RED, WHITE, AND BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE TART

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Red, White, and Blueberry Cheesecake Tart image

Steal focus from the fireworks with this splashy Fourth of July dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 graham crackers (2 1/2-by-5 inches each)
1/3 cup whole almonds
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 bars (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch salt
4 red plums (1 to 1 1/2 pounds total), halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pint (2 cups) blueberries

Steps:

  • Make crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, grind graham crackers, almonds, and 1/4 cup sugar until finely ground; add butter, and process until moistened. Transfer to a 9-inch removable-bottom tart pan. Using the base of a dry measuring cup, press mixture firmly into the bottom and up sides of pan. Freeze at least 15 minutes.
  • Make filling and bake: Carefully wipe processor blade and bowl clean. Place cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt in food processor; blend just until smooth. Place tart pan on a rimmed baking sheet; fill with cheesecake mixture. Bake until filling is just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer tart pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make topping: In a medium saucepan, combine plums, 1/2 cup sugar, and lemon juice. Cook at a rapid simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is jamlike and moves around pan in a single mass when stirred, 15 to 25 minutes (time will depend on ripeness of fruit). Reserve 1 tablespoon cooking liquid (no solids) for blueberries; cool remaining plum mixture.
  • Assemble tart: Leaving a 1-inch border, spread cooled plum mixture over tart. Reheat reserved plum liquid (on stove or in microwave) until liquefied. In a medium bowl, combine with blueberries, and scatter on top of plum mixture. Chill until ready to serve, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Remove from pan before serving.

Ajayi Naomi
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Jabbar Prince
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This cheesecake was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


jihad Haji
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The cheesecake was creamy and the berries were tart and sweet. The crust was also very good.


Zelalem Agegnehu
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


juan negrete
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This cheesecake was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


Cindy Baptiste
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The cheesecake was creamy and the berries were tart and sweet. The crust was also very good.


Usman Yousaf
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Magobi Shafiq
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This cheesecake was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The cheesecake was creamy and the berries were tart and sweet. The crust was also very good.


Frank Yeboah
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cheesecake was creamy and the berries were tart and sweet. The crust was also very good.


Miley Hayes
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out great! I used fresh blueberries and they were delicious. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this cheesecake again.


Emmanuella Orlu
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The cheesecake was creamy and the berries were tart and sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.