Strawberry Cream Cheese Tarts

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When I was a kid, cool creamy desserts were a staple at our house during the hot summer months. Ice cream was a given but sometime my mom would want something a little more fancy. She would whip up what we called “cheaters cheesecake” on days when baking a cheese cake was just too much trouble. This cream cheese pie recipe was on the side of the Eagle Brand Sweetemed Condensed Milk can for years and was one of my childhood favorites.   It’s probably the most versatile dessert in my recipe folder and it only takes a couple of minutes to mix up. If you aren’t a fan of strawberries, subsitute whatever topping you crave.  I’ve split it into 6 tarts but you could also make it in one 9 in graham cracker crust.

 

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Tarts

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz package low fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 14 oz. can fat free sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 mini graham cracker crust tarts
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese until fluffy in large bowl. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  2. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
  3. Pour equal amounts into tarts crusts.
  4. Chill 4 hours or until set.

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11 Comments

  1. Sassy Chef Recipes / 04/29/2011

    Oh dear I am drooling like crazy! That looks so yummy! I want to eat it right off the screen! Thanks for posting :)

    Please check my FTF entry for this week: Sinampalukang Kambing
    Much ♥,
    Pearl
    Sassy Chef Recipes and Reviews

  2. Little Brick Ranch / 04/29/2011

    This looks super – Those strawberries on top will be piled high on my version. there is something about strawberries and cream that was just meant to be…similar to PB and chocolate! Thanks for linking up to Foodie Friday. I hope to see you again next week!!

  3. kat / 04/29/2011

    hmm..looks so yummy..especially the strawberry. Happy FTF. Mine is up now.

  4. Lisa / 04/29/2011

    mmm! These look fabulous! So sweet and springy! Great for a little snack!

  5. jfoster / 04/29/2011

    I love individual desserts. Definitely perfect for a snack.

  6. jfoster / 04/29/2011

    Thanks Kat. I’m a big fan of strawberries too.

  7. jfoster / 04/29/2011

    Thanks.

  8. Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies / 04/30/2011

    This is our favorite way to make cream cheese tarts and those strawberries would be a delicious touch. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog and I’d like to invite you to stop by and link your tarts up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/04/sweets-for-saturday-15.html

  9. Allison @ Alli 'n Son / 04/30/2011

    These are adorable, and so easy. Yum!

    I’d like to invite you to share this recipe on my weekly link-up, Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you there. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/04/28/mint-infused-plum-tarte-tatin/

  10. Tetcha / 05/03/2011

    Looks tempting! Thanks for sharing your recipe. Here’s my FTF entry: http://www.delightmyappetite.com/2011/04/food-trip-friday-yin-yang-shrimp-salad/

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