This cheesecake tart combines a buttery crisp tart crust with a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling. It’s rich, elegant, and perfect for parties, tea time, or special occasions.
👥 Serves
8 slices
⏱️ Prep Time
20 minutes
🕒 Bake Time
30–35 minutes
❄️ Chill Time
2–3 hours
⏱️ Total Time
3–4 hours
🍳 Equipment
- Tart pan or pie dish
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Oven
- Spatula
🥣 Ingredients
🧈 Tart Crust
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter (cold, cubed)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tbsp cold water
- Pinch of salt
🧀 Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipped cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional for freshness)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Cold butter creates a flaky tart crust
- Soft cream cheese ensures smooth filling
- Don’t overmix cheesecake to avoid cracks
- Lemon juice adds light tang
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make Tart Dough
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt
- Add cold butter and rub until crumbly
- Add egg yolk and water to form dough
- Chill for 15–20 minutes
2. Prepare Crust
- Roll dough and place in tart pan
- Press evenly and prick base with fork
- Pre-bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes
3. Make Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
- Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice
- Fold in cream until silky
4. Bake
- Pour filling into crust
- Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 30–35 minutes
- Center should be slightly wobbly
5. Chill
- Cool completely
- Refrigerate 2–3 hours before slicing
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per slice)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 5g
- Sugar: 18g
💡 Tips
- Chill dough for best crust texture
- Don’t overbake cheesecake
- Use room temperature cream cheese
- Slice with warm knife for clean cuts
🔄 Variations
🍓 Fruit Topping Tart
- Add strawberries, blueberries, or cherries
🍫 Chocolate Cheesecake Tart
- Add cocoa powder or chocolate drizzle
🍋 Lemon Cheesecake Tart
- Increase lemon juice and zest
🍪 Cookie Crust Version
- Replace tart dough with crushed biscuits
🍰 Why It’s Loved
- Creamy + crunchy texture combo
- Elegant bakery-style dessert
- Easy to customize toppings
- Perfect for celebrations