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Strawberry Cream Cheese Crumble Tart

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Crumble Tart is a luscious blend of creamy, sweet, and crunchy layers perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese, Crumble, Easy, Strawberry, Tart
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 6 tablespoons Powdered Sugar sifted
  • pinch Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

For the Strawberry Layer:

  • 16 ounces Fresh Strawberries rinsed, hulled, halved or quartered

For the Almond Crumble Topping:

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.33 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • pinch Salt
  • 0.33 cup Slivered Almonds coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Slivered Almonds whole, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Crust

  • In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 6 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add cold unsalted butter cut into pieces and work into coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until dough forms. Press dough into tart pan and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Bake the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line chilled crust with parchment and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then bake 8-10 more minutes until golden. Let cool completely.

Make the Cream Cheese Filling

  • Beat 16 ounces cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract, beating until creamy. Spread evenly over cooled crust.

Arrange the Strawberries

  • Rinse, hull, and halve or quarter the strawberries. Arrange neatly over the cream cheese layer to cover completely.

Prepare the Almond Crumble Topping

  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and 1/3 cup chopped slivered almonds. Pour in melted butter and mix until clumpy. Sprinkle crumble over strawberries and top with 2 tablespoons whole slivered almonds.

Bake the Tart

  • Bake tart at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until crumble is golden and crisp. Remove and let cool completely before slicing.

Equipment

  • 9-inch Tart Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Food Processor or Pastry Cutter
  • Baking Sheet

Notes

  • Prebake the crust with pie weights to avoid sogginess.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese and beat thoroughly for a smooth filling.
  • Toast slivered almonds for extra crunch and flavor in the crumble.
  • Make the tart a day ahead to let flavors meld beautifully.
  • Try variations like adding lemon zest or swapping almonds with pistachios.