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Cheese Tarts
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Cheese Tarts

These cheese tarts feature buttery tart shells filled with a smooth cream cheese filling. The tart crust is made from a crumbly dough of butter, flour, and powdered sugar, enriched with egg yolk. The filling combines softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and a touch of cornstarch to provide structure. Baked until set, the tarts offer a delicate balance between the crisp base and creamy, slightly sweet filling.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Tart Shells
  • 8 1/2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered icing sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons powdered icing sugar
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Egg Wash
  • 1/2 tablespoon milk or water
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

Tart Shells
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  1. Cut the butter into small cubes. Combine flour, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl, and beat with an electric whisk until the mixture resembles crumbs. Whisk the egg yolk into the mixture, then knead with your hands until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C). Take a small portion of the dough and press it evenly into a 2.6-inch tart mold. Trim off any excess dough from the edges with a knife and prick the bottom with a fork. Repeat these steps for the remaining eight tart shells.
  3. Bake the tart shells for 15 minutes. Let them cool completely before removing them from the molds.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. Soften the cream cheese at room temperature and mix it with sugar in a bowl. Use a spatula to stir and fold the ingredients until smooth. Gradually add the heavy whipping cream in three portions, stirring until well combined after each addition. Finally, add the cornstarch and mix until smooth.
  2. Fill a piping bag with the mixture and pipe it into the tart shells. Freeze the cheese tarts for 4 hours, or until firm.
Bake The Cheese Tarts
  1. Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C). Prepare the egg wash by whisking together 1/2 tablespoon of milk and 1 egg yolk in a bowl until smooth. Brush the frozen cheese tarts with the egg wash.
  2. Bake the cheese tarts for 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Use cold butter cut into small cubes for the tart shell to achieve a crumbly texture.
  • Prick tart shell bottoms with a fork before baking to avoid bubbling and maintain a smooth surface.
  • Allow tart shells to cool completely before filling to prevent sogginess.
  • Pipe the cream cheese filling evenly into tart shells for consistent baking and presentation.

Nutrition Information

Serving 9tarts Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 124mg (5%) Potassium 209mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1077IU (22%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 9tarts
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Potassium 209mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1077IU 22%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.