Pies & Tarts

Lemon Spring Tart

Level

Easy

Prep

20 min

Cook

33 min

Servings

12 servings

Freshen up spring celebrations with this sweet and vibrant Lemon Spring Tart. Topped with enticing seasonal fruit, this delicate dessert features fresh squeezed lemon juice in a velvety cream cheese filling atop a delightful graham cracker crust. With its smooth texture and mouth-watering flavor, this tart is a refreshing treat for any special gathering.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Sweetened Condensed Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk

14 oz

INGREDIENTS

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Nonstick cooking spray
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
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1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
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1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
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1 to 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh fruit and/or berries

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 9- or 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in medium bowl; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Beat sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese in large mixer bowl until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and lemon peel. Pour over crust; gently smooth top.

Step 4

Bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until filling is set. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 5

Arrange fruit as desired over tart. Remove rim of pan; slice into wedges.

RECIPE NOTES

NOTE:

Try substituting 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) and NESTLÉ LA LECHERA FAT FREE Sweetened Condensed Milk.

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