Best 7 Kats Cheesecake Tarts Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, Kats Cheesecake Tarts stand out as a harmonious blend of creamy indulgence and delectable crust. These tarts captivate the senses with a symphony of flavors and textures, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. From the initial bite into the crisp, buttery crust to the smooth and velvety filling, each component of these tarts is crafted to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create exquisite Kats Cheesecake Tarts that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your loved ones clamoring for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MINI LEMON CHEESECAKE TARTS



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Dainty and light, these tartlets feature two of my favorites -lemon and cheesecake -in one yummy morsel. They look lovely topped with fresh raspberries, but sliced strawberries are just as pretty and delicious. -Gwyn Brandt, Hibbing, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
2 drops yellow food coloring
Fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and lemon zest until blended. Gradually add flour, mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm., Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up sides of 24 ungreased mini muffin cups., For filling, in a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar and remaining cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon lemon juice and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Fill cups half full with cream cheese mixture. Bake 18-22 minutes or until set. Carefully run a knife around tarts to loosen from pan. Cool in pans on wire racks., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; whisk in water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; gently stir in food coloring and remaining lemon juice and butter. Cool to room temperature., Remove cooled tarts from pans. Spoon on topping; top with raspberries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON CHEESECAKE TARTS



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To make these cute tarts more quickly, add the filling to store-bought phyllo tart shells. -Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd, divided
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup fresh blueberries
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. On a work surface, unroll crusts. Cut 24 circles with a floured 3-in. scalloped round cookie cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary. Press circles onto bottoms and partway up sides of ungreased muffin cups, smoothing edges. Prick bottoms generously with a fork., Bake until light golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until blended; beat in 1/4 cup lemon curd. Fold in a third of the whipped topping, then fold in remaining topping., Spoon 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture into each tart shell; top each with 1 teaspoon lemon curd. Top with blueberries; refrigerate until serving. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MINI CHEESECAKE TARTS



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Make and share this Mini Cheesecake Tarts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
vegetable oil cooking spray
2/3 cup gingersnap crumbs (12 to 16 gingersnaps)
3 cups fresh fruit
fresh mint sprig

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheeses at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; add sugar and flour, and beat well.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  • Stir in extracts.
  • Lightly coat 6 (4-inch) tart pans with removable bottoms with vegetable cooking spray; sprinkle pans evenly with gingersnap crumbs, shaking to coat bottom and sides of pans.
  • (Let excess crumbs remain, evenly covering bottom of each tart pan.)
  • Place tart pans on a baking sheet.
  • Divide cheesecake batter evenly between tart pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
  • Remove from oven, and let cool on a wire rack 30 minutes; remove from tart pans. (A pancake turner works great for removing the tarts from the bottom of the pans and transferring them to a serving platter.)
  • Divide fruit evenly, and arrange decoratively over each cheesecake.
  • Garnish with mint, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.4, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 94.7, Sodium 506.2, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 30.4, Protein 13.2

EASY CHEESECAKE TARTS



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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

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 mini graham cracker tart crusts
1/4 cup chocolate syrup (or your favorite jam)

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

PUMPKIN LATTE CHEESECAKE TARTS



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It's hard to resist this pumpkin latte cheesecake recipe. Use extra pretzel crumbs or toffee chips for a garnish. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups finely crushed pretzels
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
10 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg white
FILLING:
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon hot water
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup brickle toffee bits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix pretzels and brown sugar; stir in butter and egg white. Press onto bottoms and up the sides of greased muffin cups. Bake until firm and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, dissolve espresso powder in hot water. Beat in pumpkin, cream cheese, brown sugar and pie spice until smooth. In another large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; reserve 1 cup for topping. Fold remaining whipped cream into pumpkin mixture; stir in toffee bits., Spoon into pretzel cups. Top with reserved whipped cream. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. If desired, top with additional toffee bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY CHEESECAKE TARTS



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If your children or grandchildren are looking for a perfect gift to give their teachers, these may be the answer. Dress up each tart with a paper doily, place on a colorful plastic or paper plate and cover with clear wrap. Secure with a festive bow or a gift card and tag. And don't forget to include the recipe for the tart. When I gave this as a gift to each of the secretaries at the high school where I work, it soon became a hit with their families, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Bake pastry shells according to package directions. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract. With a fork, carefully remove the circular top of each baked shell and set aside. Remove any soft layers of pastry inside shells and discard. , Spoon the cream cheese filling into shells; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, spoon pie filling into shells. Top with reserved pastry circles. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAM CHEESE TARTS (PAULA DEEN)



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A wonderful little cheesecake for a dessert buffet. It is incredibly easy to make and looks and tastes very impressive. I saw Paula Deen make them on FoodTV and I couldn't wait to try them myself. Use canned pie filling, fresh fruit or use your imagination!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
12 vanilla wafers
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (or whatever else suits your fancy) or 1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling (or whatever else suits your fancy)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place a paper cupcake liner in each cup (12 total) of muffin pan.
  • Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Place a vanilla wafer FLAT side down, in each muffin cup. Spoon cream cheese mixture over wafers filling each to about 1/4 inch from top of paper.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Allow tarts to cool completely before filling. When you remove the tarts from the oven, they will be puffed up, but as they cool, the center will sink, creating the perfect well to fill with a couple of spoonfuls of your favorite filling.
  • Chill thoroughly before serving.

Tips:

  • To achieve a creamy and smooth cheesecake filling, ensure all the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Room temperature cream cheese will blend smoothly, preventing lumps in the filling.
  • For a richer flavor and texture, use high-quality cream cheese like Philadelphia or mascarpone. These brands offer a higher fat content, resulting in a denser, creamier cheesecake.
  • To prevent the cheesecake from cracking, let it cool slowly in the oven by turning off the heat and leaving the door slightly open for about an hour. This allows the cheesecake to cool gradually and evenly, preventing the sudden temperature change that can cause cracks.
  • For a more vibrant color and enhanced flavor, use fresh fruit or berries in your cheesecake. Fresh fruits add natural sweetness and a pop of color that makes the cheesecake visually appealing and delicious.
  • To add a touch of elegance and sophistication, consider decorating the cheesecake with fresh herbs, edible flowers, or a dusting of powdered sugar. These simple garnishes elevate the presentation and make the cheesecake perfect for special occasions.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and attention to detail, these cheesecake tart recipes offer a delightful treat that combines a creamy, luscious filling with a crisp, buttery crust. Whether you prefer a classic New York-style cheesecake or a more modern variation with fresh fruits or unique flavors, these recipes provide a versatile foundation for creating unforgettable desserts. Experiment with different ingredients and presentation techniques to personalize your cheesecake tarts and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

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