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Cherry Lime Puff Pastry Tart

Tart, tangy and delectably sweet, these Cherry Lime Puff Pastry Tarts are the perfect summer dessert recipe for a barbecue, get together or just because.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword easy breakfast recipes, easy dessert recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 293kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup key lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons key limes zest
  • 1 cup cherries pitted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ Tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 sheet puff pastry dough
  • 12 cherries for garnish
  • ¼ slices lime garnish

Instructions

  • Unroll the puff pastry sheet and slice into 1 dozen squares. Use a rolling pin to thin the dough out a tiny bit. Tuck a square into each cavity of a mini muffin tin. Bake as directed on package. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • Make the Cherry Sauce. In a medium saucepan, bring the cherries, sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Stir the lemon juice and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk it into the cherry mixture. Return the whole thing to a boil, stirring constantly. Keep cooking until the liquid has thickened. Should take about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat. Taste the sauce carefully and add a bit more sugar if needed and stir well. Set the sauce aside to cool to room temp.
  • Make the Key Lime Cheesecake Mixture. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-high until creamy and completely combined. Pour in the heavy cream, lime juice and lime zest. Beat until completely combined and thick. Set aside.
  • Once everything is cooled to room temp, remove the puff pastry shells from the muffin tin and place on a platter. Using a piping tool or a baggie with a tip cut off, pipe the lime cheesecake mixture into each puff pastry cup. Top with Cherry Sauce.
  • Top each puff pastry with a beautiful, fresh cherry.
  • Place in the refrigerator to chill until firm, at least 4 hours. I usually do overnight but 4 hours is good. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg