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.
- Crust:
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1.5 cups All purpose flour
- 1.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Filling:
- 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)
- 1/2 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)
- 1/2 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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I make a very similar custard fruit tart. Your photos and tarts look amazing!
Thanks and I am glad to know that you love these kinds of tarts too!!
How 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.
Haha that’s what my aunt said about the mango tree Cindy!! Thanks though and hope you give this a try!
You certainly did make a ‘wow’ dessert. I love fruit desserts like these with tons of fruit in it.
Thanks for such a lovely comment Balvinder!
Hi 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.
Thanks Cheri!
Oh, 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.
Your comment means a lot and seriously makes me feel so much better! Thanks a ton!!
Hello from our winter!
Beautiful pics of a lovely tart!! Can I have a slide of it??
Marisa
Yes you can for sure!!
Buttery, creamy and fruity…indeed a perfect summer dessert!
Thanks Angie!
Looks like you nailed that tart case. It looks beautifully done, as do your photos in this post. 🙂
Hehe thanks!
What a delight to my eyes! i’m sure they are delicious!
ela h.
Thanks girl!
Gorgeous! Love all the colors, flavors, and the super unique filling 🙂
Thanks Medha!
These fruit tarts look gorgeous, Ami! Especially with that cheesecake pudding filling. Sounds so perfect for this time of year!
Gayle these turned out really delicious! Hopefully you give these a try!
They are some beautiful looking fruit puddings. Fruit desserts are the best in summer, everything is so fresh and delicious.
I know right?!! I feel like having these with every meal!
Yummm!!! How Gorgeous are theses fruit tart! Cheesecake pudding sounds heavenly.. love your photographs
Thanks Arpita!! Your comments mean a lot!
These are gorgeous! And I’m glad to hear that about the SK cookbook…I’ve been dying to get one as well.
Did you hear she is working on another book?!! Girl I am excited!
These photos look totally drool worthy — totally acceptable to have one of these for lunch, right?!
Yes that’s totally legal girl! Do it!
Hi 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!
Alice you were right! I am in love with that book!
These 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
Thanks for this amazing comment!
I 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.
Hehe it was a fun Sunday project!! Glad you liked these!
WOW…such a colorful & juicy dessert !! Luv it..
Thanks!!
This tart is stunning! Love the fruit in there
Thanks girl!
I 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!
Girl I hope you give this a try and do remember to tell me how you liked it!
The 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
Awww I can relate with those first post sentiments! My first post was a quinoa pattie – must say horrible funny pics lol!!
Very fruity and so perfect for summer!
Thanks Katerina!
Like you I like to have my fruits as is, but I can never say no to a fruit tart
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You made the tarts look so good, love your clicks.
Thanks Muna!! Your comments bring smile on my face!
I 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!!
Thanks Olivia!
Good 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!
Hehe love the way you say “oh childhood” !!
Glad you liking these!
Wow! I love that detail on how the mint leaves look on each one. Nice!
Thanks for your wonderful comment!
Beautiful summer tarts! I am craving one right now!
I am craving these too now!! Thanks for stopping by!
I can totally see why this is a new favorite!! Love all of the colors! What a perfect summertime dessert!
Thanks girl!!
Just 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?
In 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!
These look beautiful… great job!!