Apricot cheesecake tarts are a delightful treat that combines the tangy sweetness of apricots with the creamy richness of cheesecake. These individual tarts are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a sweet treat with friends. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a layer of fresh apricot preserves, these tarts are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
APRICOT CHEESECAKE
Sweet-tart apricot jam is the perfect counterpoint to classic creamy cheesecake. Martha made this recipe on episode 613 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a parchment round.
- Make the crust: Stir together graham-cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the filling: Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Wrap the exterior of the springform pan with a double layer of foil. Set a kettle of water to boil. With an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Reduce to low speed; add sugar in a slow, steady stream. Add the salt and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each until just combined (do not over-mix). Pour the cream cheese filling over crust.
- Set springform pan inside a large, shallow roasting pan. Carefully pour boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up side of springform pan. Bake until cake is set but still slightly wobbly in center, about 75 minutes.
- Transfer springform pan to a wire rack and remove foil; let cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 24 hours. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen before unmolding.
- Make the topping: Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small bowl and let soften for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the apricot preserves over medium-low until warm, about 2 minutes. Add softened gelatin and stir to combine. Let cool slightly and then strain over cheesecake. Spread into an even layer and chill to set, about 2 hours.
APRICOT CHEESECAKE BARS
Another one of my dad's dee-licious dessert concoctions! An easy shortbread crust with cheesecake-like batter, topped with a tangy apricot spread. I call this recipe "bars," my dad calls it "pie," neither is really correct. But, for lack of a better description, I'll have to stick with what we've got...
Provided by SPOTTYSCOTTIEGIRL
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Apricot
Time 1h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Process shortbread cookies in the bowl of a food processor until finely ground. Press into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl. Add ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Stir in apricots and spread over crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and the edges are slightly brown, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine sour cream and apricot jam in a bowl. Set aside.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and spread jam topping on top while still hot. Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 11 g
APRICOT CHEESECAKE
I entertain frequently. My guests always expect me to create something new, a real showstopper! Here is my latest creation. Decorate with whipped cream just before serving.
Provided by Linda M. Malek
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 8h48m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Combine almond flour, brown sugar, and almonds in a bowl. Add melted butter; stir with a fork until the mixture resembles wet sand. Spread on the bottom of the parchment-lined pan.
- Combine apricots and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer until very soft, about 10 minutes. Drain; mash apricots into a pulp. Add amaretto; mix well. Sweeten with 1 teaspoon white sugar.
- Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream, cornstarch, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed. Add eggs one at a time; mix well. Fold in 2 tablespoons of apricot pulp; reserve remainder for topping. Pour cheesecake batter into the pan, covering the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are puffed and surface of cheesecake is firm except for a small spot in the center that will jiggle when the pan is gently shaken, about 45 minutes.
- Beat 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 3 tablespoons white sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together until combined. Remove cheesecake from the hot oven; spoon topping over the surface and return cake to the oven for 8 minutes more.
- Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours. Top with remaining apricot pulp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 221 mg, Sugar 31.3 g
MINI APRICOT CHEESECAKES
In Spy Hill, Saskatchewan, reader Carol Twardzik relies on vanilla wafers to create the no-fuss crusts for these darling individual desserts. For a different look and taste, vary the kind of jam that tops these tempting treats.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place wafers flat side down in paper-or foil-lined muffin cups; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, lemon juice and vanilla; beat well. Fill muffin cups three-fourths full., Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Carefully remove from pans to cool completely. Top each cheesecake with 2 teaspoons preserves. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
APRICOT CHEESECAKE TART
Apricot jam is applied using a squeeze bottle to create the eye-catching dotted pattern atop this rich, tangy cheesecake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 10 1/2-by-7 1/2 tart
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pulse crackers, butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until crumbs are moistened. Transfer to a 10 1/2-by-7 1/2-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; using a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup, press crumbs evenly into bottom and up sides. Bake until crust is firm, about 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together cream cheese and sour cream on medium speed until smooth. Add 3/4 cup sugar; continue beating until smooth. Add vanilla and remaining pinch of salt; beat to combine. Add eggs; beat until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Fill crust with cream-cheese mixture; smooth top.
- Heat jam in a small saucepan to loosen. Strain into a small squeeze bottle; let cool. Squeeze small dots of jam onto cream-cheese mixture in evenly spaced lines. Bake until just set, about 25 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool slightly, then refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into squares.
WHITE CHOCOLATE & APRICOT CHEESECAKE
A stunning centrepiece for any celebration or the perfect end to a Sunday lunch
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dessert
Time 4h50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Break biscuits into the food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Brush a little butter over the base and sides of a deep 20cm flan tin. Stir the remaining butter into the crumbs. Spoon into the flan tin, then press over the base and sides. Chill while you make the filling.
- Stone and chop 3 of the apricots into small chunks. Put the gelatine in a bowl, cover with cold water, then leave to soften for 10 mins. Break up chocolate and put in a heatproof bowl with 100ml of the double cream. Stand over a pan of simmering water, then leave until melted, stirring occasionally. Squeeze water out of the gelatine, then stir into chocolate mix. Take off the heat and stir until dissolved. Beat the soft cheese and sugar together. Whisk remaining cream until stiff, then fold into the cheese. Fold in the chocolate, followed by the chopped apricots. Pour into the prepared tin and chill for at least 4 hrs or overnight.
- Line a grill pan with foil. Cut remaining apricots into quarters, then place on the foil, cut-sides up. Dust with icing sugar and grill for a few mins until lightly browned. Cool, then arrange over the top. Shave some white chocolate curls, then pile up in the centre of the cheesecake and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 28 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 46 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.72 milligram of sodium
APRICOT CHEESECAKE CRUMB TART
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 6h57m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, brown sugar, and butter until the mixture forms moist crumbs. Add the granola and salt, and mix until the mixture is combined and the granola breaks up a bit.
- Press the mixture onto the bottom and slightly up the side of a 9-inch springform pan. Transfer to the oven and bake until the mixture smells toasty and appears set, 10 to 12 min. Cool completely.
- Filling:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 min. With the mixer running on medium speed, add the cream in a slow, steady stream and continue to whip until the mixture is thick and creamy, 3 to 4 min. more.
- Scrape the bowl well, then add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt and mix well to combine.
- Remove 1/3 cup cheesecake batter and place in a medium bowl. Stir the puréed apricot jam into the 1/3 cup batter to combine. Set aside.
- Pour the remaining batter into the cooled crust. Drizzle the reserved apricot batter mixture gently over the surface of the cheesecake, then use the tip of a small knife to swirl the two together to combine.
- Chill at least 6 hours until firm and set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
EASY CHEESECAKE TARTS
Delicious mini cheesecakes that can be made as an assortment of chocolate, strawberry jam, apricot, peach, pineapple, or any other flavor. Go ahead,.. indulge. Great for controlling the urge to eat a whole cheesecake, and can be wrapped tightly and frozen up to 2 months (thaw in refrigerator). Can also be made into a whole pie if desired.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Cheesecake
Time 30m
Yield 12 Tarts, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Beat cream cheese and sugar till smooth. Add sour cream, then egg and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until well incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl to prevent lumps.
- Pour batter evenly into each graham tart. Dollop with a 1 teaspoon of jam or chocolate syrup. If using of chocolate syrup, using a toothpick, swirl the chocolate through the batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Remove from oven and place on cooling rack for 30 minutes Then refrigerate for 2 hours. Great served with a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.2, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 731.4, Carbohydrate 83.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 51.3, Protein 6.8
APRICOT CREAM TART
Categories Egg Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Apricot Almond Summer Jam or Jelly Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make dough:
- Pulse almonds, flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor until almonds are very finely chopped. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps. Add yolk and extracts and pulse just until mixture begins to clump.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice with a forward motion to distribute fat. Gather dough together into a ball with scraper and transfer to tart pan. Pat dough with floured fingers into tart pan in an even 1/4-inch-thick layer, including side (side should be flush with top of rim). Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Make filling while dough chills:
- Toss apricots with Amaretto and 1/4 cup sugar, then let macerate until juicy, at least 1 hour.
- Whisk together preserves, whole egg, yolk, cream, almond extract, a pinch of salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in another bowl until combined. Chill, covered, until ready to use.
- Bake tart shell:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line tart shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until side is set and edge is pale golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake shell until bottom is pale golden, 5 to 7 minutes more. Cool completely in pan on a rack, about 15 minutes.
- Fill and bake tart:
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Lift apricots from liquid with a slotted spoon and arrange, skin sides down, in tart shell. Whisk remaining apricot liquid into egg mixture, then pour over apricots(fruit will poke through filling). Cover edge of tart shell with a pie shield or foil and bake tart until filling is set and slightly puffed, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool tart completely in pan on rack.
APRICOT TARTS
These tiny tarts are an extra-special dessert for any holiday or occasion. We love the fruity and nutty flavor. -Phyllis Hickey, Bedford, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and flour until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , For filling, in a small saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain. Add the pecans, sugar, marmalade, cinnamon and cloves; set aside., Shape dough into 24 balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Spoon filling into cups. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spoon a dollop onto each tart. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASY APRICOT TART
Impress guests with our easy apricot and marzipan tart for dessert. Make the marzipan, but you can use ready-rolled puff pasty and canned apricots for ease
Provided by Susan Greenwold
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- First, make the marzipan. Mix both sugars with the ground almonds and vanilla in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle. Reserve 1 tsp of the beaten egg in a small dish, then tip the rest into the well along with the lemon juice. Mix everything well, then mix in the cream, 1 tbsp at a time, until the mixture is spreadable (you may not need all the cream). Chill for 20 mins if it's too warm to spread properly, or greasy. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, then score it lightly around the edges to create a 1.5cm border - be careful not to cut all the way through. Lightly score a diamond pattern over the middle to keep the pastry from rising in the centre during cooking.
- Spread the marzipan over the middle of the pastry, leaving the border clear (see tip, below). Top with the apricots, cut-side down. Brush the border with the reserved beaten egg, then bake for 15 mins. Scatter over the flaked almonds. Bake for 5-10 mins more until the almonds are golden and the pastry has cooked through.
- Warm the jam over a low heat, then brush it over the apricots. Cut into squares and serve warm with ice cream or cream. Will keep chilled for up to two days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 811 calories, Fat 46 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 65 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
CHERRY-APRICOT CREAM CHEESE TART
Categories Dairy Fruit Dessert Bake Cream Cheese Apricot Cherry Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make crust:
- Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter and process, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles very coarse meal. Add yolk and process until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. Let soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.)
- Make filling:
- Beat cream cheese and orange peel in medium bowl to blend. Whisk sugar, yolks, cornstarch and flour in small bowl until smooth. Bring milk to simmer in saucepan. Gradually whisk hot milk into yolk mixture; return to same pan. Whisk over low heat until custard thickens and boils. Cool custard 15 minutes. Beat barely warm custard into cream cheese mixture. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of filling; chill until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
- Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Press dough gently into place; trim excess dough. Freeze 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake crust 10 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake crust until golden, piercing with fork if bottom bubbles, about 5 minutes. Cool crust in pan on rack.
- Spread cream cheese filling over crust. Arrange cherries, cut side down, in 2 concentric circles around edge of tart. Arrange apricots in middle of tart, overlapping slightly. Place any remaining cherries in center. Stir preserves in saucepan over low heat until beginning to melt. Strain into small bowl. Brush enough preserves over fruit to glaze. Serve immediately or chill up to 6 hours.
Tips:
- For a more intense apricot flavor, use fresh apricots instead of canned ones.
- If you don't have apricot preserves, you can make your own by simmering fresh or dried apricots with sugar and a little bit of lemon juice.
- To make the tarts ahead of time, bake them and let them cool completely. Then, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve the tarts, let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before topping them with the whipped cream and fresh apricots.
Conclusion:
Apricot cheesecake tarts are a delicious and elegant dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these tarts a try!
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