Creamy Strawberry Bliss Tart
This luscious strawberry cream cheese tart features a buttery crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and a gorgeous layer of fresh strawberries on top. Perfect for summer gatherings or dessert tables, this tart is both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. The combination of tangy cream cheese and the sweetness of ripe strawberries creates a harmonious flavor profile that you won’t resist.
ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry glaze or jelly (optional)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
- 3.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until the dough comes together.
- 4.
Press the dough into a tart pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
- 5.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- 6.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- 7.
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and well combined.
- 8.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled tart shell.
- 9.
Layer the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling artistically.
- 10.
If desired, brush the strawberries with strawberry glaze for shine and additional sweetness.
- 11.
Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
