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The Best Classic Fruit Tart Recipe

The Best Classic Fruit Tart Recipe
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Indulge in this delectable Classic Fruit Tart Recipe that features a combination of creamy cheesecake and tangy lemon curd nestled in a buttery crust, topped with a colorful array of mixed fruit and berries. A perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

For Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, ice cold
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream, cold

For Lemon Curd:

  • 2/3 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For Cheesecake Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 4 to 6 cups Fruit and berries, for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tart shell: Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor. Add cold butter, pulse until fine crumbs. Gradually add cold heavy cream until dough forms. Press into tart tin and freeze.
  2. Bake the tart shell: Preheat oven, bake shell until golden brown. Cool completely.
  3. Make the lemon curd: Whisk lemon juice, eggs, yolks, sugar in a saucepan. Cook until thickened. Add butter and vanilla. Chill.
  4. Prepare cheesecake filling: Whisk cream, sugar, vanilla until soft peaks. Add cream cheese, whisk until smooth.
  5. Assemble the tart: Spread lemon curd over shell, top with cheesecake filling. Add fruit and berries on top.
  6. Chill and serve: Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the tart shell is completely cooled before filling to prevent a soggy crust.
  • Experiment with different fruit combinations for a unique twist on this classic dessert.

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