Honey Cheesecake Tart
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This honey cheesecake tart combines buttery pastry with a creamy filling made from cream cheese, honey and eggs. The tart takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake, making it an accessible dessert for anyone seeking an elegant treat. With its golden honey sweetness and smooth cheesecake texture, this tart suits occasions calling for something a little special.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 200 gall-purpose flour(sifted)
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4large eggs
- 150 mlhoney
- 400 gcream cheese
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 1 sheetpastry dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a convection oven for even baking.
- 2
Roll out the pastry dough and place it in a 23cm (9 inch) tart pan with a removable bottom.
Tip: Chill the pastry for 10 minutes to prevent shrinkage.
- 3
Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
Tip: Bake for 10 minutes to pre-cook the pastry.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for easy blending.
- 5
Add the honey, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until well combined.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl for even mixing.
- 6
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the unsalted butter.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 7
Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pastry crust.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula for an even finish.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking for a creamy texture.
- 9
Let the tart cool completely in the pan.
Tip: refrigerate for at least 2 hours for a firmer cheesecake.
- 10
Dust the tart with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tip: Drizzle with honey for an extra touch of sweetness.
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