Best 2 Cranberry Cheesecake Tart Recipes

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Indulge in the divine symphony of flavors with our culinary exploration of the best cranberry cheesecake tart recipes. Embark on a delightful journey through a world of tart and tangy cranberries, creamy and velvety cheesecake filling, and a crispy graham cracker crust. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, and learn how to create a stunning presentation that will impress your family and friends. With our expert guidance, you'll master the art of crafting this delectable dessert, transforming your kitchen into a haven of sweet and tangy aromas.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE TART



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I created this recipe to reduce the sugar and fat in the original high-calorie version. Although it uses sugar substitute and reduced-fat ingredients, you can't tell the difference between this dessert and the original. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup water
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a 10-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add cranberries. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened and berries have popped. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in the sugar substitute. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup whipped topping until smooth; add lemon zest. Spread over pastry; top with cranberry mixture. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until set. Garnish with remaining whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE TART WITH CRANBERRY GELEE



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Categories     Cheese

Yield 10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

PASTRY
6 T blanched almonds
1 1/2 c +1T flour
1 1/2 sticks (6oz) butter at room temp
3/4 c + 1T confectioners sugar (3.5oz)
1 egg
3/4 t vanilla extract
FILLING
12oz cream cheese at room temperature
1/2 c light brown sugar packed
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t ground ginger
1/8 t ground allspice
1/8 ground cardamom
1/8 t ground cloves
Pinch of ground white pepper
Pinch of grated nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1 1/4c (10oz) canned pumpkin puree
1/4 c heavy cream
3 T maple syrup
1 1/2t vanilla extract
2 large eggs at room temperature
GELEE
2 c fresh cranberries (8oz)
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c orange juice
1 1/2t unflavored gelatin

Steps:

  • PASTRY 1. Pulse the almonds in a food processor till coarse. Add 1/2 c flour and pulse to a fine powder. Set aside. In food processor pulse butter and confec sugar till creamy. Add egg, vanilla & pulse. Add 1c +1T flour, almond flour & salt. Pulse to soft dough. Wrap in plastic & chill 1 hr. 2. Heat oven to 325. On floured surface roll out dough to 14" round 1/8" thick. Place it in 11 1/2" fluted tart pan. Press pastry into rim and fold over on the sides. Chill till firm. 3. Using pie weights and parchment, line dough. Bake 25 min till set. Remove parchment and bake till golden. Cool. FILLING 4. In mixer bowl cream cream cheese, brown sugar, spices,and salt till smooth. Add pumpkin and mix, then the cream, maple syrup, vanilla & eggs till smooth. 5. On a baking sheet put crust and place in oven. Pour in the filling. Bake 30-35 min till slightly jiggly in center. Cool completely on a rack. GELEE 6. In a medium saucepan combine cranberries with 1/2 c water and cook till they pop 5 min. Cool. Transfer to a blender & puree till smooth. Strain thru a fine sieve. Rinse the pan. 7. Add sugar & 1/4 c water to pan & boil stirring till dissolved. Cool. Stir in oj and cranberries. 8. In a small bowl sprinkle the gelatin over 2T water & soften 5 min. Microwave 10 seconds till melted. Whisk the gelatin into the cranberry mixture. Pour over the tart shaking gently to even it out. Refrigerate till set 1 hour or up to 2 days. Remove tart ring and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese: Look for cream cheese that is smooth and has a high fat content (at least 33%). This will ensure a rich and creamy texture in your cheesecake tart.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature: This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients and prevent lumps.
  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart flavor that complements the sweetness of the cheesecake filling. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Don't overmix the cheesecake filling: Overmixing can cause the cheesecake to become dense and crumbly. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the cheesecake tart in a water bath: This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking and will also help it cook evenly.
  • Chill the cheesecake tart before serving: This will allow the cheesecake to set and will also make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This cranberry cheesecake tart is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The tart cranberry filling pairs perfectly with the creamy cheesecake filling, and the graham cracker crust adds a touch of crunch. Follow these tips to make sure your cranberry cheesecake tart turns out perfectly every time.

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