Easy Fruit Tarts with Lemon and Cheese Mousse

Name: Easy Fruit Tarts with Lemon and Cheese Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tart Crust; 60 grams Cream cheese; 20 grams Granulated sugar (fine); 1 Egg yolk; 10 grams Milk; 20 grams Granulated sugar; 30 Lemon juice; 2 grams Gelatin leaves; 1/2 a lemon Grated lemon skin; 100 grams Heavy cream (47% fat); 1 Fruits for topping

Servings: persons

1
Prepping the pie crust: roll out the crust until 4 mm thick.
2
Cut using a round cookie cutter with jagged edges (or simply a round cutter).
3
Bake for approximately 18 minutes in an oven preheated to 180C preheated.
4
(Please adjust baking time to your oven.)
5
Prepping the lemon mousse: microwave the cheese for approximately 30 seconds to soften.
6
Add granulated sugar and knead.
7
Into a separate bowl, combine ingredients and mix well with a whisk.
8
Soak the gelatin leaves in ice-cold water.
9
Put the mixture from Step 4 into a pan.
10
Heat over low to medium heat and stir as you heat.
11
Once thickened as shown in the photo, remove from the heat.
12
Add gelatin into the pan and dissolve.
13
Then add that into the lemon mousse mixture from Step 3.
14
Mix well with a whisk until completely smooth.
15
Add the grated lemon skin at this stage.
16
Whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
17
Combine the whipped cream and the lemon mousse mixture.
18
Mix well to finish the batter.
19
Put that into a piping bag.
20
Squeeze the batter into half-oval molds.
21
When done, smooth out the surface with a palette knife.
22
Freeze to harden.
23
To remove from the mold, prepare a bowl of hot water.
24
Stick a fork into the mousse and warm the bottom with the hot water bath.
25
After it's slightly warmed and molten, spin the fork gently to remove them.
26
Top the mousse on top of the tart crusts.
27
Decorate with lots of fresh fruit around the mousse.
28
Sift some powdered sugar on top to finish.
29
It's a delicious cheese mousse with some nice lemon flavor.

435

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1 Tart Crust, 60 grams Cream cheese, 20 grams Granulated sugar (fine), 1 Egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Easy Fruit Tarts with Lemon and Cheese Mousse 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!