Cheese and Walnut Tart – Recipe for Cheese and Walnut Tart – How to Prepare Cheese and Walnut Tart

Cheese and Walnut Tart – Recipe for Cheese and Walnut Tart – How to Prepare Cheese and Walnut Tart

Cheese and walnut tart is a luxurious dessert perfect for special occasions and family gatherings. It is known for its delicious taste and numerous benefits, as it provides energy due to its high calorie content. This tart is extremely easy to prepare, requiring only 15 minutes, and the recipe yields enough to serve 36 people.

Ingredients for Cheese and Walnut Tart:

 

For the Dough:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 2 tablespoons of ground walnuts
• A pinch of salt
• 2 cups of melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of liquid vanilla (or vanilla powder if not available)

For the Filling:

• 8 cubes of cream cheese
• ¼ cup of granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon of liquid vanilla

For the Topping:

• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon of milk
• ¼ teaspoon of liquid vanilla

For Garnish:

• 18 walnut halves

Steps to Prepare Cheese and Walnut Tart:

1. Preparing the Dough:
   In a stand mixer, combine the flour, baking powder, ground walnuts, salt, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Attach the dough hook and mix on low speed for several minutes until the dough comes together and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.

2. Shaping the Dough:
   Prepare 36 small tart molds and arrange them side by side. Take a small portion of dough, form it into a ball, and place it in each mold. Press the center of each dough ball with your finger, gently shaping it into a small cup. Repeat this process until all the dough is used.

3. Making the Filling:
   In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla. Whisk using a hand whisk until the cheese mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

4. Filling the Tarts:
   Take a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and fill each tart shell. Repeat until all 36 tarts are filled. Arrange the filled tarts on a baking tray.

5. Baking the Tarts:
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tarts are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.

6. Preparing the Topping:
   While the tarts are cooling, prepare the topping by mixing the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir using a fork until the sugar dissolves, forming a smooth, creamy icing.

7. Decorating the Tarts:
   Once the tarts have cooled, drizzle the icing over the top of each tart. Garnish each tart with half a walnut.

8. Serving:
   Allow the icing to set completely before arranging the tarts on a serving platter. Serve immediately.

Your delicious cheese and walnut tarts are now ready to be enjoyed! Perfect for any gathering, these tarts are sure to impress. Bon appétit!