Last Updated on March 25, 2022
Do you want to make some delicious cherry cheesecake tarts? Remember, the Christmas season is already here. And you might be looking for a perfect dessert? Do not worry because you can serve cherry cheesecake tarts to your guests for your Christmas gatherings. In addition to that, you can indeed serve it for Christmas dinner.
Remember, cherry cheesecake tarts are delicious with their crust. Not only that but also they have a creamy cheesecake filling and cherries on top. Also, it will be the best dessert that everyone can enjoy. So make these recipes now. And as always, have a wonderful time with your family and friends this Christmas season.
1) What You Will Need In Making Cherry Cheesecake Tart Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 grams of chocolate biscuits (plain)
- 1/2 cup of hazelnut meal, about 50 grams
- 125 grams of melted butter
- 200 grams of fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/2 cup of caster sugar, about 110 grams
- 1/4 cup of water, about 60 ml
- 375 grams of softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of sour cream, about 120 grams
- 2pcs eggs
- Extra Cherries for garnish
- Raspberries for garnish
- Blackberries for garnish
- 2pcs of crushed vanilla-flavored meringue kisses
- Lime zest for garnish
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Fluted tart tin with removable base (24 cm)
- Baking tray
- Baking paper
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Food processor
- Rubber spatula
- Straight-sided glass or a flat bottomed glass
- Medium-sized saucepan
- Blender
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Servings and preparation time
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yields: 12 servings
Step by step instructions
Step 1
Before anything else, lightly grease your fluted tart tin with a non-stick cooking spray. Afterward, line it with baking paper. Also, place your fluted tart tin in a baking tray. Then, make sure to set it aside.
Step 2
After that, put your chocolate biscuits and hazelnut meal inside a food processor. Then, blend until the biscuits crush finely. Also, add your butter and process again until well combined. Afterward, scoop the biscuit mixture into your greased and lined fluted tart tin. In addition to that, utilize straight-sided glass. Likewise, you can use flat-bottomed glass. In so doing, you can press the crust mixture into the base and sides of your baking tin. Also, place your fluted tin inside the refrigerator for about thirty minutes to chill.
Step 3
Next, combine your cherries, sugar, and water in a medium-sized saucepan. Then, place it over low heat. Also, cook the cherry mixture for about two minutes. Likewise, you can do so until the sugar melts completely. In addition to that, stir the mixture constantly. Besides that, increase the stove’s heat to high. And ensure to bring the mixture to a boil. Also, cook for about 5 minutes or until the cherries become tender. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat. After that, be sure to set it aside to cool completely. Once the cherry mixture becomes cool, put it inside your blender. Then, make sure to blend until it becomes smooth.
Step 4
Afterward, preheat your oven to 150 degrees Celsius. Then, place your cream cheese and sour cream inside a clean food processor. In addition to that, blend until it has a smooth texture. Also, add in your eggs and cherry puree. After that, process again until it becomes smooth. Then, pour your cream and cherry mixture into your crust inside your fluted tart tin.
Step 5
Then, make sure to bake cheesecake tarts for about 30 to 35 minutes. Likewise, you can bake until your filling sets. Afterward, turn off your oven and leave your tart inside. But, leave the door ajar. Also, leave your tart for about two hours to cool completely. Also, place your tart inside the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour.
Step 6
Finally, plate your tart inside a serving plate. Then, make sure to garnish it with extra cherries, raspberries and, blackberries. Also, sprinkle your cherry cheesecake tart with meringue. After that, zest from the lime. And as usual, be sure to slice, serve and enjoy!
Tips And Tricks For Cherry Cheese Tarts
To have that perfect slice of cherry cheesecake tart, dip the blade of your knife in hot water. After that, make sure to wipe it clean with a cloth before making each cut.
2) What You Will Need In Making A Reindeer-shaped Cherry Cheesecake Tart Recipe
Ingredients
- One pack of frozen sweet cherries, thawed and divided (reserve the juice for later) about 12 ounces
- 1/2 cups of sugar
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- One pack of Cherry-flavored gelatin, about 3 ounces
- 1 tbsp of cornstarch
- One pack or 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1 cup of thawed Cool Whip whipped topping, divided
- Two packs of mini graham cracker pie crusts, about 4 ounces each, 12 crusts
- 24 mini pretzel twists
- 2 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 24 semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 pieces maraschino cherries, drained well
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Medium-sized saucepan
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Fork
- Baking sheet
- Wax paper
Servings and preparation time
These Reindeer shaped cherry cheesecake tarts are the best thing to bring in potlucks. Likewise, it would be best to serve them at Christmas parties for this Christmas season. Keep in mind that it looks adorable and tastes great.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Total time: 3 hours and 50 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Step by step instructions
Step 1
First and foremost, add water to your reserved cherry juice to make it about half a cup. Then, pour your water with cherry juice inside a medium-sized saucepan. Also, add half a cup of sugar, gelatin, and cornstarch. After that, mix well and bring the mixture to a boil for about 2 minutes. Bear in mind that you need to stir constantly. Afterward, make sure to allow the cherry mixture to cool for about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Afterward, be sure to whisk your cream cheese and two tablespoons of sugar in a large mixing bowl. Because of that, ensure to utilize an electric mixer until well combined. Then, fold in 1/4 cup of Cool Whip using a rubber spatula. After that, spread the mixture into the bottom of your pie crusts. Also, top your tarts with sweet cherries and gelatin glaze. Next, put it inside the refrigerator for about 3 hours.
Step 3
Then, dip your pretzels one at a time into your melted chocolate using a fork. After that, hold the pretzel over your bowl. And gently shake off the excess chocolate. Also, arrange your pretzels in a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Afterward, be sure to refrigerate for about 15 minutes. Likewise, you can do so until they are ready.
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Step 4
Lastly, garnish your tarts with chocolate-dipped pretzels. In addition to that, the remaining ingredients. Doing so will make it look like a reindeer. And do not forget to serve and enjoy!
Delicious Cherry Cheese Cake Tarts
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Fluted tart tin with removable base (24 cm)
- Baking Tray
- Baking paper
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Food processor
- Straight-sided glass or a flat bottomed glass
- Medium-sized saucepan
- Blender
Ingredients
- 250 grams of chocolate biscuits (plain)
- 1/2 cup of hazelnut meal, about 50 grams
- 125 grams of melted butter
- 200 grams of fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/2 cup of caster sugar, about 110 grams
- 1/4 cup of water, about 60 ml
- 375 grams of softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of sour cream, about 120 grams
- 2 pcs eggs
- Extra Cherries for garnish
- Raspberries for garnish
- Blackberries for garnish
- 2 pcs of crushed vanilla-flavored meringue kisses
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Before anything else, lightly grease your fluted tart tin with a non-stick cooking spray. Afterward, line it with baking paper. Also, place your fluted tart tin in a baking tray. Then, make sure to set it aside.
- After that, put your chocolate biscuits and hazelnut meal inside a food processor. Then, blend until the biscuits crush finely. Also, add your butter and process again until well combined. Afterward, scoop the biscuit mixture into your greased and lined fluted tart tin. In addition to that, utilize straight-sided glass. Likewise, you can use flat-bottomed glass. In so doing, you can press the crust mixture into the base and sides of your baking tin. Also, place your fluted tin inside the refrigerator for about thirty minutes to chill.250 grams of chocolate biscuits (plain), 1/2 cup of hazelnut meal, about 50 grams, 125 grams of melted butter
- Next, combine your cherries, sugar, and water in a medium-sized saucepan. Then, place it over low heat. Also, cook the cherry mixture for about two minutes. Likewise, you can do so until the sugar melts completely. In addition to that, stir the mixture constantly. Besides that, increase the stove's heat to high. And ensure to bring the mixture to a boil. Also, cook for about 5 minutes or until the cherries become tender. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat. After that, be sure to set it aside to cool completely. Once the cherry mixture becomes cool, put it inside your blender. Then, make sure to blend until it becomes smooth.200 grams of fresh cherries (pitted and halved), 1/2 cup of caster sugar, about 110 grams, 1/4 cup of water, about 60 ml
- Afterward, preheat your oven to 150 degrees Celsius. Then, place your cream cheese and sour cream inside a clean food processor. In addition to that, blend until it has a smooth texture. Also, add in your eggs and cherry puree. After that, process again until it becomes smooth. Then, pour your cream and cherry mixture into your crust inside your fluted tart tin.375 grams of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sour cream, about 120 grams, 2 pcs eggs
- Then, make sure to bake cheesecake tarts for about 30 to 35 minutes. Likewise, you can bake until your filling sets. Afterward, turn off your oven and leave your tart inside. But, leave the door ajar. Also, leave your tart for about two hours to cool completely. Also, place your tart inside the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour.
- Finally, plate your tart inside a serving plate. Then, make sure to garnish it with extra cherries, raspberries and, blackberries. Also, sprinkle your cherry cheesecake tart with meringue. After that, zest from the lime. And as usual, be sure to slice, serve and enjoy!Extra Cherries for garnish, Raspberries for garnish, Blackberries for garnish, 2 pcs of crushed vanilla-flavored meringue kisses, Lime zest for garnish
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