Description
A light and airy whipped strawberry tart featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling whipped with heavy cream, and topped with fresh strawberries for a refreshing and delicious dessert perfect for summer or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then allow the crust to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Whip cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This will ensure a light and fluffy filling texture. Set aside the whipped cream carefully to maintain the stiffness.
- Make cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until silky smooth and creamy. Then gently fold the whipped cream into this mixture until fully combined and fluffy, avoiding deflating the whipped cream.
- Assemble tart: Spread the whipped cream cheese filling evenly over the completely cooled graham cracker crust. Arrange the sliced strawberries neatly in a circular pattern across the top of the filling for a beautiful presentation.
- Glaze and chill: If desired, heat the strawberry jam slightly until runny and lightly brush it over the strawberry topping to create a glossy finish. Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
Notes
- Serve the tart chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Consume within 2–3 days for optimal freshness.
- You can replace the graham cracker crust with a store-bought crust or crushed vanilla wafers for a sweeter base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
