LEMON BLUEBERRY TART

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The crust is fabulous! I love the nuts, buttery flavor, and texture. The cream cheese layer is light and creamy and, well, my homemade blueberry topping is fan-stinkin-tabulous! *If you decide on a refreshing lemony taste try fresh squeezed lemon juice instead of the extract and toss in some zest. This is a very adaptable...

Provided by Staci Cakes

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

NUT CRUST
1/2 c of your favorite finely chopped nuts
1 1/2 c flour
1 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 stick real salted butter
CREAM CHEESE FILLING
6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 c powdered sugar
1 c heavy cream
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp lemon extract (or vanilla)
TOPPING
1 can(s) of your favorite pie filling or approx. 2 cups of homemade fruit filling or fresh fruit

Steps:

  • 1. NUT CRUST: Roast your nuts before you chop them - throw 'em in a heated cast iron skillet and toss around for a couple of minutes. Let cool. Chop. Combine flour, sugar, nuts, and butter - mix until it forms a ball. Pat ball of dough into a tart pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let cool before filling.
  • 2. CREAM CHEESE FILLING: Cream together cream cheese, vanilla/extract, and powdered sugar, set aside. Beat heavy cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks are formed. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spoon mixture into cooled tart crust.
  • 3. TOP & FINISH: Top with 1 can of your favorite pie filling or homemade pie filling. Chill for a couple of hours before serving.

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