Country Strawberry Cream Cheese Tarts Recipe

Name: Country Strawberry Cream Cheese Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 tart shells; ¾ cup sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; 2 ½ cups milk; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, diced; 2 cups frozen whole strawberries; ½ cup sugar

Servings: persons

12 tart shells
¾ cup sugar
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
2 ½ cups milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened, diced
2 cups frozen whole strawberries
½ cup sugar

1
Prepare tart shells as directed on package.
2
Remove with oven mitts, and set aside to cool.
3
Put 2 cups of frozen whole strawberries in a bowl to thaw, and set aside.
4
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and corstarch.
5
Slowly add 1/2 cup milk and whisk until well blended.
6
Add remaining 2 cups milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla.
7
Whisk over medium heat until it boils and is thickened - approximately 6-8 minutes.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Stir in cream cheese that has been diced.
10
Blend until very smooth.
11
Pour mixture into cooled tart shells.
12
Toss the thawed strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar.
13
Place the strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture in each tart shell.
14
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 tart shells, ¾ cup sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, 2 ½ cups milk, and more.

Yes, Country Strawberry Cream Cheese Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Country Strawberry Cream Cheese Tarts

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