Strawberry Cream Cheese Bliss Tart

Indulge in a luscious Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart that's perfect for any occasion. This tart features a buttery crust filled with a smooth, creamy filling and topped with fresh strawberries. It’s an elegant dessert that is simple to make yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat!
ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk (about 20 g)
- 200 g cream cheese, at room temperature
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 100 g sour cream
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 300 g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 15 g gelatin powder (optional, for stability)
- 30 ml water (to dissolve gelatin)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- 2.
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and powdered sugar.
- 3.
Add softened butter and mix until crumbly texture forms.
- 4.
Incorporate egg yolk and knead into a dough.
- 5.
Press the dough into a tart pan, ensuring even coverage on the sides.
- 6.
Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- 7.
In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- 8.
Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- 9.
If using gelatin, dissolve it in 30 ml warm water and mix well, then add to the cream cheese mixture.
- 10.
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- 11.
Arrange sliced strawberries on top, pressing lightly into the filling.
- 12.
Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- 13.
Slice and enjoy this delectable tart with your loved ones!