How to Make Meyer Lemon and Blueberry Cheese Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in a delightful combination of tangy citrus and sweet blueberries with this Meyer Lemon and Blueberry Cheese Tart. This recipe offers a refreshing twist on the classic cheesecake, with a burst of flavor from the Meyer lemons and juicy blueberries. Perfect for a summer dessert or a special occasion, this tart will surely impress your family and friends.

Meyer lemons are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, known for their sweeter and less acidic flavor compared to reg...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ ounces thin lemon tea cookies (such as Trader Joe's® Meyer Lemon Cookies), crushed
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 pound fresh blueberries
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
  • 3 tablespoons lemon curd
  • ½ (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Thoroughly mix crushed lemon cookies and butter together in a bowl.
  • Press cookie mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan.
  • Place blueberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat; simmer until sugar has dissolved and a thin sauce forms, 10 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch into blueberry sauce; simmer until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Stir mascarpone, lemon curd, and whipped topping together in a bowl until well blended and smooth.
  • Spread mascarpone mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Cover with waxed paper and freeze until semi-firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread blueberry sauce over mascarpone layer; cover with waxed paper and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    198 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 59mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 32mg