This is a long time family favourite, originally made with shredded apples but works equally well with fresh, plump, local blueberries. Definitely a crowd pleaser.
To make the crust, cream the butter and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and mix well.
Spread on the bottom and two inches up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
Bake in a preheated 400˚F (200˚C) oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
To make the filling, combine the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour evenly over pastry.
Combine the blueberries, sugar and lemon zest in a bowl. Spoon ¾ over cream cheese filling
Return to the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 375˚F (180˚C) and bake a further 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Place remaining blueberries on top.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (This step is important for the tart to “set”)
Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.
Option: consider adding a few sliced peaches on top of this dessert just before serving.
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Ingredients
Directions
To make the crust, cream the butter and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and mix well.
Spread on the bottom and two inches up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
Bake in a preheated 400˚F (200˚C) oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
To make the filling, combine the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour evenly over pastry.
Combine the blueberries, sugar and lemon zest in a bowl. Spoon ¾ over cream cheese filling
Return to the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 375˚F (180˚C) and bake a further 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Place remaining blueberries on top.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (This step is important for the tart to “set”)
Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.
Option: consider adding a few sliced peaches on top of this dessert just before serving.
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