Summery vibrant cheesecake pudding fruit tarts will make you the star of any get together!
This is my new favorite dessert!
Buttery crust + cheesecake pudding filling + fresh fruits = Best Summer dessert! Yummy Yummy Cheesecake Pudding Fruit Tart!!
I was never a fan of fruit tarts if I tell you in all honesty. I still kind of enjoy eating fruits in their original form and when summer rolls in, I am more then happy to eat my weight in fresh fruits rather than making tons of fruit based desserts loaded with butter and sugar. Not that I am against it. In fact few days back I made a no bake almond-walnut date crust based fruit tart and I must say I am not a fan!! I don’t mind eating a slice but then what are desserts without their glorious butter & flour counter parts?!!
I love being and eating healthy but to certain extents.
Ok so back to this tart.
This fruit tart with fresh homemade buttery crust, cheesecake pudding filling and tons and tons of fresh fruits is my new found way of eating fruits these days!!
The first time I made it I made it in small tart pans and decorated with fresh strawberries, blueberries and mandarin oranges. Second time around, I baked it in a 12″ round pan and replaced mandarin oranges with fresh mangoes. Jerry’s parents have mango trees in their backyard and while I am visiting, my breakfast everyday has been mango smoothies and lots and lots of fresh juicy mangoes. Super sweet and perfectly ripe .
I have so many mango recipes on my mind but since I will be leaving soon, I am just concentrating on eating as much as I can!
On another note, yesterday I became a proud owner of Smitten Kitchen cookbook. I know it’s been out for like ages but I have been wanting it really bad for some time now. I can’t explain how happy I was. Its a gem of a book and hopefully you will see lots of delicious recipes soon.
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- 1.5 cups All purpose flour
- 1.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounce cream cheese, plain, softened at room temperature
- 2 cups of vanilla pudding ( any good quality) ( If making your own, around 6 ounces) (I used Jello brand)
- ½ packet (~1.7 oz) of cheesecake pudding mix, Jello brand (Use half the amount of powder in the packet and to it add 1 cups cold milk and stir for around 2 mins until thick pudding like)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, oranges, mangoes, etc (I am not that much fan of oranges, but if using I like to let them sit in sugar syrup for sometime so they taste too sour)
- In a bowl, add sugar, flour and butter and mix using a mixer or hands until it forms a ball. Transfer it to a greased crust pan with a removable bottom. Using hands push it down properly making sure to push it into the indentations. Once ready to bake, pop it into a pre heated oven at 350F. Bake for 10-12 mins until slightly golden. Take it out and let it cool.
- In a bowl, prepare cheesecake pudding according to directions. To it add, vanilla pudding, cream cheese and vanilla and mix until smooth. Pout the filling on the cooled crust and even it out. Decorate with desired fruits and chill few hours before serving.
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Young Wifey says
July 12, 2014 at 2:33 PMI make a very similar custard fruit tart. Your photos and tarts look amazing!
naivecookcooks says
July 12, 2014 at 7:51 PMThanks and I am glad to know that you love these kinds of tarts too!!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
July 12, 2014 at 6:06 PMHow lucky are you to have access to a mango tree. I’d be in heaven 😀
I love fruit any and every way. These tarts look beautiful. That cheesecake pudding looks so creamy.
naivecookcooks says
July 12, 2014 at 7:51 PMHaha that’s what my aunt said about the mango tree Cindy!! Thanks though and hope you give this a try!
Balvinder says
July 12, 2014 at 6:49 PMYou certainly did make a ‘wow’ dessert. I love fruit desserts like these with tons of fruit in it.
naivecookcooks says
July 12, 2014 at 7:49 PMThanks for such a lovely comment Balvinder!
cheri says
July 12, 2014 at 7:14 PMHi Ami, this is absolutely gorgeous, I can see why it is your favorite, so nice you are able to get fresh mangoes from your family.
naivecookcooks says
July 12, 2014 at 7:50 PMThanks Cheri!
Erin R. says
July 12, 2014 at 9:07 PMOh, that is delicious looking. Your photography has been stunning these last few months! I’m definitely keeping this recipe handy as it looks like a perfect hot weather dessert.
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:41 PMYour comment means a lot and seriously makes me feel so much better! Thanks a ton!!
Marisa Bergamasco says
July 12, 2014 at 9:13 PMHello from our winter!
Beautiful pics of a lovely tart!! Can I have a slide of it??
Marisa
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:40 PMYes you can for sure!!
Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
July 13, 2014 at 3:16 AMButtery, creamy and fruity…indeed a perfect summer dessert!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:39 PMThanks Angie!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
July 13, 2014 at 4:42 AMLooks like you nailed that tart case. It looks beautifully done, as do your photos in this post. 🙂
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:39 PMHehe thanks!
ela@GrayApron says
July 13, 2014 at 7:30 AMWhat a delight to my eyes! i’m sure they are delicious!
ela h.
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:39 PMThanks girl!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
July 13, 2014 at 9:34 AMGorgeous! Love all the colors, flavors, and the super unique filling 🙂
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:38 PMThanks Medha!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
July 13, 2014 at 10:41 AMThese fruit tarts look gorgeous, Ami! Especially with that cheesecake pudding filling. Sounds so perfect for this time of year!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:38 PMGayle these turned out really delicious! Hopefully you give these a try!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
July 13, 2014 at 11:10 AMThey are some beautiful looking fruit puddings. Fruit desserts are the best in summer, everything is so fresh and delicious.
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:38 PMI know right?!! I feel like having these with every meal!
Arpita | The Gastronomic Bong says
July 13, 2014 at 6:19 PMYummm!!! How Gorgeous are theses fruit tart! Cheesecake pudding sounds heavenly.. love your photographs
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:37 PMThanks Arpita!! Your comments mean a lot!
Bri | Bites of Bri says
July 14, 2014 at 5:36 AMThese are gorgeous! And I’m glad to hear that about the SK cookbook…I’ve been dying to get one as well.
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:36 PMDid you hear she is working on another book?!! Girl I am excited!
Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says
July 14, 2014 at 9:23 AMThese photos look totally drool worthy — totally acceptable to have one of these for lunch, right?!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:36 PMYes that’s totally legal girl! Do it!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
July 14, 2014 at 9:30 AMHi Ami! love this tart!!! so beautiful! and re: the Smitten Kitchen cookbook, you are going to love it. . you must try Deb’s cauliflower pesto. this will change your life. love it and I make it all the time!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:35 PMAlice you were right! I am in love with that book!
Jules @ WolfItDown says
July 14, 2014 at 9:33 AMThese look fantastic Ami! The pudding cream is sure to compliment the lovely crumble crust and zingy fruit and berries, yum! Also, I looked through all your recent posts and the photographs are SO good 😀 x
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:34 PMThanks for this amazing comment!
Monica says
July 14, 2014 at 9:50 AMI love the idea of pudding as a fruit tart filling. These tarts look really pretty; I love how you arranged the fruit with all the contrasts in color.
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:33 PMHehe it was a fun Sunday project!! Glad you liked these!
shweta says
July 14, 2014 at 1:31 PMWOW…such a colorful & juicy dessert !! Luv it..
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:32 PMThanks!!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
July 14, 2014 at 7:21 PMThis tart is stunning! Love the fruit in there
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:32 PMThanks girl!
Isadora @ she likes food says
July 14, 2014 at 9:38 PMI don’t think I’ve ever heard of cheesecake pudding before, but I want some right now! I love pudding and I love cheesecake, so I can’t wait to get my hands on some! I’m also eating a ton of fruit this summer, so I can’t wait to try this fruit tart!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:32 PMGirl I hope you give this a try and do remember to tell me how you liked it!
Ema @ On the flavor road says
July 14, 2014 at 10:43 PMThe pics of these fabulous tarts make me feel in summer even if in Sydney it is freezing lately :(!
I love fruit tarts, they are my favourite! In fact the first post of my blog was a fruit tart :)! I like the idea to use pudding instead of custard :)!
xox
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:31 PMAwww I can relate with those first post sentiments! My first post was a quinoa pattie – must say horrible funny pics lol!!
Katerina says
July 15, 2014 at 3:04 AMVery fruity and so perfect for summer!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:30 PMThanks Katerina!
Muna Kenny says
July 15, 2014 at 12:20 PMLike you I like to have my fruits as is, but I can never say no to a fruit tart ..
You made the tarts look so good, love your clicks.
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:30 PMThanks Muna!! Your comments bring smile on my face!
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
July 15, 2014 at 6:31 PMI pinned it before reading the post and the recipe because the first picture just grabbed so much my attention 😉 Your pictures are this is absolutely gorgeous!! Then I read the post and I have to agree with you, this is the best summer dessert EVER!!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:29 PMThanks Olivia!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
July 16, 2014 at 2:04 PMGood heavens, these are gorgeous! I have always loved fruit tarts but mostly because I thought they were sugar cookies with frosting and a few berries on top 🙂 Oh, childhood… I now like the grown up (i.e., real) version of fruit tarts and yours are no exception!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:29 PMHehe love the way you say “oh childhood” !!
Glad you liking these!
dave gonzalez says
July 16, 2014 at 8:44 PMWow! I love that detail on how the mint leaves look on each one. Nice!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:28 PMThanks for your wonderful comment!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
July 16, 2014 at 11:01 PMBeautiful summer tarts! I am craving one right now!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:28 PMI am craving these too now!! Thanks for stopping by!
Annie @Maebells says
July 17, 2014 at 11:35 AMI can totally see why this is a new favorite!! Love all of the colors! What a perfect summertime dessert!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2014 at 8:27 PMThanks girl!!
Lori says
August 2, 2014 at 8:32 AMJust a quick note to let you know that I making this today. One stop at the store, and I’ll be on my way. Do you think it would be ok if I put an Apricot glaze on it?
naivecookcooks says
August 2, 2014 at 8:41 AMIn all honesty I think it should taste good with apricot glaze Lori though I have never used it! Let me know how it turns out!
Shweta Dey says
December 4, 2015 at 12:04 PMThese look beautiful… great job!!