Lemon & Blueberry Cheesecake Tart Recipe
This delightful Lemon & Blueberry Cheesecake Tart combines a crisp puff pastry base with a creamy lemon-flavored cheesecake filling, finished with swirls of tangy lemon curd and fresh blueberries. Perfect as a light dessert or an elegant afternoon treat, this tart offers a refreshing balance of tartness and sweetness with a beautiful marbled effect and vibrant fruity topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten (reserve some for brushing)
Cheesecake Filling
- 225g full-fat soft cheese
- 2 lemons, zested (divided) and 1 juiced
- 4 tbsp icing sugar, sieved (divided)
- rest of the beaten egg
Topping
- 3 tbsp lemon curd
- 100g blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pastry: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6, placing a baking tray inside to heat. Unravel the puff pastry on its baking parchment and lightly score a 2cm border all around the edge. Brush the beaten egg around this border and set aside.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soft cheese, most of the lemon zest (reserve some for garnish), all the lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of the sieved icing sugar, and the remaining beaten egg for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Assemble Tart: Spoon the cheesecake mixture onto the pastry base, spreading it evenly to the edge of the scored border using a palette knife or back of a spoon. Dot teaspoonfuls of lemon curd over the cheesecake filling, then gently swirl to create a marbled effect.
- Add Blueberries and Bake: Evenly scatter blueberries over the top. Carefully slide the tart (with its parchment) onto the preheated baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry edges are golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the tart to cool completely or just until warm. Dust with the remaining sieved icing sugar and sprinkle over the reserved lemon zest. Cut into rectangles and serve.
Notes
- Ensure you score the pastry border gently to allow it to puff without cutting through the base completely.
- The lemon curd swirl adds flavor and visual appeal; avoid over-mixing to preserve the marbling.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best texture and taste.
- Let the tart cool properly before slicing to help it set and maintain shape.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
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