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Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Lemon Cheesecake Tarts: with a tender, buttery shortbread crust, a fluffy layer of no-bake cheesecake, and a bright and tangy lemon curd topping!

Ingredients

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1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in the bowl of a food processor, stand mixer, or in a medium mixing bowl.
3
Pulse/stir/cut in the butter with a pastry blender, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4
Add the egg yolk, cream, and vanilla, and process/mix/stir until the dough gathers itself into a ball and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.
5
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
6
Divide the chilled dough into 6 equal portions, and roll each to a thickness of 1/8-inch on a lightly floured surface.
7
Press the dough gently into 6 mini tart pans, trimming away any excess.
8
Prick the bottoms with the times of a fork, to allow steam to escape during baking.
9
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until set in the middle and slightly golden around the edges.
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Cool completely before filling.
11
Place the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl, and whip on medium speed until smooth.
12
In a thin, slow stream, pour the heavy cream down the side of the bowl, while continuing to whip.
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When all the cream has been added, turn the mixer up to medium-high speed, and continue to whip until the filling can hold stiff peaks.
14
Divide the cheesecake filling equally between all 6 tart shells. Spread in an even layer.
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Top each tart with about 3 tablespoons lemon curd.
16
Garnish with fresh mint and blueberries.