Pies & Tarts
Pies & Tarts

Lemon Spring Tart

CARNATION® MILKS
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

INGREDIENTS

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