Apricot Cheesecake Tart

If you’re looking for a new dessert recipe to try out, how about making an apricot cheesecake tart? Juicy sweet apricots pair with a vanilla and cardamom infused creamy filling along with a crisp graham cracker-based crust. Whether you’re making this as a treat for the family or as a dinner party dessert, the combination of flavors in this sweet cheesecake and tart hybrid works really well to make it a truly satisfying dessert.

Apricots are the star of this delicious cheesecake tart recipe. The delicate vanilla and cardamon flavors in the dessert are so good.

Apricot Cheesecake Tart Recipe 

Servings:  12-14 
Prep Time:  25 minutes 
Cook Time:  15 minutes 
Cooling Time:  3 hours 
Total Time:  3 hours 40 minutes 

Ingredients: 

• 1lbs fresh apricot plus 3 apricots for decoration 
• 8oz graham cracker crumbs 
• ½ cup unsalted butter 
• 10oz cream cheese 
• 1 cup heavy cream 
• 1 cup powdered sugar 
• 1 ½ tbsp. light brown sugar 
• 1tsp vanilla extract 
• 2 peas of cardamom 
• two slices of lemon 

Instructions: 

1. In a blender, combine the graham cracker crumbs and unsalted butter. Blend until the crackers are finely crushed and evenly mixed with the butter. 
2. Pour the crushed cracker mixture into a tart pan, spread it evenly, and press it down firmly by hand. 
3. In a small saucepan, add the peeled apricots, light brown sugar, cardamom, and lemon slices. Heat over medium heat until the apricots soften and the sugar dissolves, about 15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Note: Add 2 tablespoons of water if necessary. 
4. While the apricot mixture cools, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Beat well until soft peaks form. 
5. Once the apricot mixture has cooled, blend it until smooth. 
6. Assemble the Apricot Cheesecake Tart: 
   Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
   Add the apricot mixture on top, spreading it in the center and leaving a 2-inch gap around the edges.
7. Thinly slice 3 apricots and use them to decorate the tart.
8. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours to set. Note: For best results, refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.