Debbie'S Delicious Apple Tart Recipe

Name: Debbie'S Delicious Apple Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shortbread Shell for a Sweet Tart; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup unbleached flour; 1 pinch of salt; Creamy Tart Filling with Sugared Apples; 1 - 8 ounces package of cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups thinly sliced apple (Granny Smith is best); 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice or 1 TBS Gran Marnier; 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

Servings: persons

Shortbread Shell for a Sweet Tart
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup unbleached flour
1 pinch of salt
Creamy Tart Filling with Sugared Apples
1 - 8 ounces package of cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups thinly sliced apple (Granny Smith is best)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice or 1 TBS Gran Marnier
1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1
Cream soft but NOT melted butter and sugar together until it is smooth (if using raw sugar it will take a little longer for the butter and sugar to incorporate).
2
Stir in vanilla and salt. minutes). Add flour all at once and stir just until incorporated (do not overmix).
3
Withough handling the dough, spread mixture on butter greased pan and gently press into pan with spoon. Bake in 400 degree oven funtil edges are golden (approximately 8-10 Allow to cool before adding filling.
4
Cream the cream cheese and sugar. Stir in vanilla and salt. .
5
Slowly add eggs and mix until fully incorporated. Poor mixture on top of cooled shortbread shell (see above),
6
Mix brown sugar, orange juice (or Gran Marnier) and pumpkin pie spice.
7
Gently fold in apples being careful to keep the slices intact. Arrange the apples in several rows (one slice just slightly on top of the next slice) on the top of the cream cheese mixture. It looks attractive if you do every other row with the apples placed in the opposite direction.
8
Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 25 minutes. Your tart is ready when the cream cheese mixture starts to pull away from the apples

809

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shortbread Shell for a Sweet Tart, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Debbie'S Delicious Apple Tart 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.

Debbie'S Delicious Apple Tart

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