How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something about the combination of cream cheese and strawberries that is simply irresistible. The tangy cream cheese perfectly complements the sweet, juicy flavor of ripe strawberries, making them a popular duo in many delectable desserts. One such dessert is the delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart - a delicious and elegant treat that is perfect for any occasion.

These tarts are a delightful fusion of a tender, buttery crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese filling, and lusc...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups frozen strawberries, thawed, with juice
  • 3 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup water, or as needed
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • fresh mint leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 tarts

  • Combine sugar, thawed strawberries, and any strawberry juice in a heavy pot over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil, being careful not to burn the sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, 15 to 30 minutes. Place syrup in the refrigerator to chill, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 24-cup mini muffin tins.
  • Cut butter into flour until well mixed and granular. Mix in just enough water (1 tablespoon at a time) to make a dough.
  • Roll dough on a floured working surface with a floured rolling pin until very thin and almost transparent. Use a large round cookie cutter to cut out circles of dough. Lightly press circles into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, beat powdered sugar, cream cheese, and whipping cream together until well mixed.
  • Fill each cooled pastry crust with cream cheese filling, then drizzle with strawberry syrup and garnish with mint leaves.
  • Nutrition

    197 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 31mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 36mg