Gluten Free Blueberry Cheesecake Tart With Almond Crust
Freshly picked summer blueberries, a layer of cheesecake filling and a gluten free almond crust make this Blueberry Cheesecake Tart fantastic and a real crowed pleaser.
Prep Time2 hourshrs
Active Time1 hourhr
Total Time3 hourshrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Keyword: Blueberry, cheesecake, Tart Crust
Yield: 8servings
Calories: 478kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen
Materials
The Crust:
1CupGluten Free Flour
1/2CupSliced AlmondsToasted
1/4CupSugar
1/2tspAlmond Extract
1/4tspSalt
6TblsCold Butter
3TblsCold Water
Blueberry Topping
1/2CupWater
1/4CupLemon Juice
3TblsCornstarch
2/3CupSugar
3CupsBlueberries
1tspVanilla
1TblsLemon Zest
Cream Cheese Filling
8ozCream Cheesesoftened
1/2CupPowdered Sugar
1TblsVanilla
1/2CupHeavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
Make the crust. Put the gluten free flour, sliced almonds and sugar into the bowl of a food processor and pulse to chop the almonds. Add the almond extract and salt. Pulse to combine. Add the cold butter and pulse until the butter is chopped up to the size of a pea or smaller. With the food processor running, add the water. Run until the dough forms a ball.
Bake the Crust. Spread the dough into a tart pan. You want it somewhat thin so spread it evenly on the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Put the crust in a 400 oven on a baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes until it is nicely browned. Set on a cooling rack to cool.
Make the blueberry topping. In a saucepan combine the water, lemon juice, cornstarch and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until everything is dissolved. Add the blueberries, vanilla and lemon zest. Let boil lightly, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and turns the color of the berry juice, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make the cheesecake filling. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment combine the cream cheese and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix some more. In a small bowl whip the heavy cream until stiff. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Assemble the tart. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the tart shell. Put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Spread the blueberry topping evenly over the cheesecake filling. Put the completed tart in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Remove the side from the tart pan by placing the pan on an inverted bowl and working gently to release the pan side all the way around.
Garnish and serve.
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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.
Notes
You can substitute frozen blueberries in this recipe.