STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE TART

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Fresh strawberries, creamy sweet center, and shortbread crust make this dessert a winner with everyone!

Provided by Pieki2cute

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb butter (no substitute)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
16 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • For Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Place butter in mixer and beat with paddle until soft and light.
  • Gradually beat in sugar.
  • Beat 5-10 minutes until the mixture is very light and whitened.
  • Mix flour in gradually until completely mixed. Don't over beat.
  • Gather dough and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
  • Roll out dough, place a large spring form pan upside down in the middle of the dough and cut roughly ½ inch out from pan.
  • Place cookie dough inside pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cream Cheese Filling: With wire whisk attachment beat soften cream cheese at highest speed until completely smooth and fluffy.
  • Add sugar and vanilla.
  • Beat for about 5 more minutes.
  • Spread filling on crust, the crust does not have to be completely cooled.
  • I start the filling when I pull the crust out of the oven.
  • Now cover the top with sliced strawberries.
  • Do not add sugar to the strawberries because it makes it to watery.
  • Chill and serve!

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