Fruit Tart Cheesecake Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and fresh fruits with this exquisite Fruit Tart Cheesecake recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This dessert is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | cups sugar |
| 4 | tablespoons butter |
| 1 | package cream cheese |
| 1/4 | cup sour cream |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | pinch of cardamom |
| 1 | cup strawberries |
| 1 | cup raspberries |
| 1 | cup blueberries |
| 1/2 | cup granulated sugar |
| 1/2 | cup red currant jelly |
| 2 | tablespoons cornstarch |
| 1 | teaspoon rose water |
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly mixed.
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Form Tart Shells: Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of 4 (6-inch) tart pans, ensuring an even layer.
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Bake Crust: Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until lightly golden. Once done, set them aside to cool.
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Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, and cardamom until smooth and creamy, using an electric mixer.
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Fill Tart Shells: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared tart pans.
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Bake Cheesecakes: Place the filled tart pans in the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
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Cool: Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes.
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Arrange Fruits: Just before serving, remove the cheesecakes from the refrigerator and the tart pans. Arrange the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries on top of each cheesecake in a decorative manner.
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Prepare Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine the reserved apricot juice, granulated sugar, and red currant jelly. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the jelly dissolves.
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Thicken Glaze: Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Slowly stir in the cornstarch mixture until the glaze thickens to your desired consistency.
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Add Flavor: Stir in the rose water, then remove the glaze from the heat.
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Glaze Tarts: Using a pastry brush, gently glaze the arranged fruits on the cheesecakes with the prepared apricot glaze.
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Serve: Your delightful Fruit Tart Cheesecakes are now ready to be served and enjoyed!
This recipe combines the richness of cheesecake with the freshness of seasonal fruits, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Enjoy the creamy texture of the cheesecake filling complemented by the burst of flavors from the assortment of fruits and the delicate hint of rose water in the glaze. It’s a dessert that’s sure to impress your family and friends!
