Fruit Tart Recipes
Fruit Tart Recipes (2 Easy Vintage Favorites) — Two simple desserts from an old community cookbook: quick no-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Tarts and classic baked Banberry Tarts filled with a sweet raisin-citron-lemon mixture.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Tart (No-Bake)
Ingredients
- 1 box (11 oz) no-bake cheesecake mix
- 1 (4 oz) container whipped cream cheese
- 24 bite-size vanilla wafers
- 1 cup strawberry pie filling
- Cupcake liners (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the no-bake cheesecake mix according to package directions, beating in the whipped cream cheese until smooth.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Place one vanilla wafer in the bottom of each cup.
- Spoon cheesecake mixture over each wafer.
- Top each tart with a spoonful of strawberry pie filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Yield: 12 mini tarts
Banberry Tarts
Ingredients
- 1 pound raisins, ground
- 1 small can citron, ground
- Rind and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 recipe pie crust dough (prepared)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a saucepan, combine ground raisins, ground citron, lemon rind and juice, eggs, and sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
- Roll out pie crust and cut into small circles.
- Place a small spoonful of filling on each circle, fold over, and seal the edges with a fork.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F until nicely browned.
Yield: 3 to 4 dozen small tarts
FAQ
Do I have to bake the Strawberry Cheesecake Tart?
No — this is a no-bake recipe that sets in the refrigerator.
What are Banberry Tarts?
They are small hand pies filled with a cooked raisin, citron, and lemon mixture wrapped in pie crust and baked until golden.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. The no-bake cheesecake tarts can be made a day ahead and kept chilled. Banberry tarts store well in an airtight container once cooled.