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This berry cheesecake puff pastry tart is a dreamy contrast of bright, tangy berries and sweet cream cheese filling. This ultra-creamy and dead-easy dessert recipe looks so pretty. It’s the perfect dessert when you are short on time but want a dish that wows. Serve it with whipped cream or ice cream for the perfect sweet treat everyone will love. This easy patriotic dessert is perfect for the 4th of July or Memorial Day.
The whole family will enjoy a berry cheesecake puff pastry tart made with a handful of basic ingredients. The perfect dessert in red, white, and blue!
Also try blueberry ice cream floats, baklava crinkle, Italian lemon mascarpone cake, cheese Danishes, or cream cheese berry Danishes.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy preparation: Puff pastry is the base for these tarts, making them incredibly easy to assemble.
Good balance of textures: The flaky puff pastry crust provides a crisp contrast to the creamy cheesecake filling and juicy berries. You’ve got to try it.
Versatile: While this recipe is made with blueberries and raspberries, you can easily customize the tarts with your favorite fruits or whatever’s in season.
Great for any occasion: Whether hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a sweet treat, these blueberry cheesecake puff pastry tarts will be a hit. Patriotic, 4th of July-themed desserts are super fun to make!
Mixed Berry Tart Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Puff pastry: Choose a good quality puff pastry for a flaky pastry with a buttery texture. You can either make your own or use store-bought puff pastry sheets.
Egg: The egg is used for egg wash, which adds a glossy finish to the pastry.
Cream cheese: Make sure the package cream cheese is softened at room temperature before using so it blends smoothly with the other ingredients.
Heavy whipping cream: This adds richness and creaminess to the filling. Ensure it’s cold before whipping for best results.
Powdered sugar: Powdered sugar is preferred over granulated sugar for the filling as it dissolves easily and creates a smoother texture.
Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best.
Blueberries and raspberries: Use fresh berries for the best flavor and texture. You can also mix and match with other berries like strawberries or blackberries if desired.
Raw cane sugar: Raw cane sugar can add a slightly caramel-like flavor, but granulated white sugar works just as well if you prefer.
How to Make a Berry Cheesecake Puff Pastry Tart
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare the pastry: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unfold the pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Next, measuring 1-inch, cut the edge of the puff pastry with a sharp knife. Be careful not to cut all the way, though. Lightly beat the egg and brush the border with the beaten egg. Sprinkle the border with cane sugar.
Bake the puff pastry: Bake it for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the pastry base from the oven and allow it to cool. Once it is cool, gently press center down to make room for filling and berries.
Make the filling: In a medium-sized bowl, mix softened cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and lemon juice with an electric mixer at low-medium speed. Spread the cream cheese mixture into the center of the base.
Top with berries: Add them on top, dust them with powdered sugar, and serve.
Substitutions and Variations
Fruit alternatives: Play around with different fruits. Try blackberries, cherries, or a mix of your favorite berries in place of or with the blueberries and raspberries. Strawberries and blueberries make a yummy fruit tart.
Cheese swaps: While cream cheese is traditional, try mascarpone cheese for a richer flavor or goat cheese for a tangy version.
Sweeteners: Try honey or maple syrup; substitute it for the powdered sugar in the filling.
Crunchy toppings: Add some texture by incorporating chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, or walnuts into the filling, or sprinkle on top before baking and finish with a little lemon zest.
Serving Suggestions
Appetizer: Sticking with scratch-made, bake a batch of marsala mushroom and onion focaccia and serve it with a bowl of marinated olives and feta to start. YUM!
Main: Enjoy a hearty cowboy beef and rice skillet or my pancetta pea pasta.
Dessert: Take this blueberry cheesecake puff pastry tart to another level by serving it with a scoop of blueberry cheesecake ice cream.
How to Store Puff Pastry Tarts
To store: Store this mixed berry cheesecake puff pastry tart in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days.
To freeze: Place the cooled tarts in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag or container and store for 2 or 3 months.
To thaw: Let the tart sit at room temperature for an hour or 2, or leave it overnight in the refrigerator.
To reheat: The thawed berry cream cheese puff pastry tart should be reheated in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through, then served.
Top Tips
Prevent sogginess: To prevent the puff pastry from becoming soggy, avoid overfilling the tarts with the cheesecake mixture, and consider lightly dusting the pastry with flour before adding the filling.
Even baking: For even baking, prick the bottom of the puff pastry with a fork before adding the filling to prevent it from puffing up too much in the center.
Room temperature: Allow the assembled tarts to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before baking. This helps the pastry to relax slightly and promotes even rising during baking.
Cool completely: Allow the tarts to cool on a wire rack before serving or storing to ensure that the filling sets properly and the pastry retains its crispness.
Berry Cheesecake Tart FAQs
Yes, you can, but the berries may release more moisture during baking, potentially affecting the texture of the tart. To minimize this, thaw and drain excess liquid from the berries before using them.
Yes, you can assemble the tarts ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Alternatively, you can freeze the assembled tarts for more extended storage, then bake them directly from frozen when needed.
To prevent the pastry from becoming soggy, avoid overfilling the tarts with the cheesecake mixture. Consider lightly dusting the pastry with flour before adding the filling. Additionally, ensure the berries are well drained to minimize excess moisture.
Yes, you can make gluten-free versions of these tarts by using gluten-free puff pastry and ensuring that all other ingredients are certified gluten-free. Check the labels carefully to avoid cross-contamination with gluten-containing ingredients.
Berry Cheesecake Puff Pastry Tart Recipe
Berry Cheesecake Puff Pastry Tart
Ingredients
- 1 Sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg
- 4 Ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ Cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ Cup powdered sugar
- 1 Teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 Cup blueberries, fresh
- 1 Cup raspberries, fresh
- 1 Tablespoon cane sugar, raw or white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Unfold pastry onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Score the outer 1-inch border of the puff pastry with a sharp knife. Be careful not to cut all the way though.
- Lightly beat the egg and brush the 1-inch border with the beaten egg. Sprinkle the border with raw cane sugar.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Once cool, gently press the center down to make room for your filling and berries.
- In a medium size bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar and lemon juice, using an electric mixer on a low-medium speed.
- Spread the filling into the center of pastry and top with berries.
- Dust with extra powdered sugar and refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Even baking: For even baking, prick the bottom of the puff pastry with a fork before adding the filling to prevent it from puffing up too much in the center.
Room temperature: Allow the assembled tarts to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before baking. This helps the pastry to relax slightly and promotes even rising during baking.
Cool completely: Allow the tarts to cool on a wire rack before serving or storing to ensure that the filling sets properly and the pastry retains its crispness.
Nutrition
This blueberry cheesecake puff pastry tart is just so darn simple. If you want to impress but don’t want to take on a mammoth baking and dessert task, this is the recipe. Perfect pops of berry sweetness together with a creamy cheesecake filling. It’s delicious and perfect for a little red, white and blue.
Other Sweet Berry Recipes To Try
- Lemon blueberry poppyseed loaf: soft, buttery, and lovely as a tea-time treat!
- And this lemon mascarpone poke cake is similarly delicious.
- Make these tangy blueberry lemonade popsicles when the sun is out.
- Blueberry pie meringue-topped squares are good too!
- Try a batch of wholesome carrot blueberry muffins.
- Or this silky strawberry sorbet which only needs 4 ingredients!
Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
