Nectarine Cream Cheese Tart Recipe
Celebrate summer with this delicious nectarine tart. Summer brings in some delicious nectarines that are soft, sweet yet tart with a pretty orange color flesh on the inside. This nectarine cream cheese tart takes this fruit to its ultimate luxury but still keeping it creamy, sweet, tangy and fruity. Wheater you use homemade or store-bought shortcrust pastry this dessert is a must-try in summer.
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Summer brings the absolute abundance of amazing stone fruits and berries. One of the reasons I get so excited about summer as a blogger; is I always have good reason to create such awesome recipes.
As a cake decorator, I almost hate summer because the frosting is always melting on me!!. I have to work quickly. Transporting the cake in this heat is crazy. So I have to always think of ways to get it done in time.
Back to the happy side. I had a few extra nectarines last week and knew I had to do something or they’d not make it another week. Since I already made you a Nectarine Frangipani Tart last year I thought…… well just make something different. So I made this Nectarine Cream Cheese Tart. You gonna love it. It’s so creamy and rich!!
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About this recipe.
This is super simple and easy to make and a great summer dessert to take with you to BBQ parties and dinner invitations. It does not take a lot of effort to make this cake pretty. Just look at all that fruit on top? The filling for this nectarine tart is a custard based filling with cream cheese which is why its called nectarine cream cheese tart. The cream cheese thought rich and creamy also adds richness while the nectarines are naturally tart so no matter how young or old you are? you are going to love this dessert.
We usually have it just as is, but my kids swear it tastes better with vanilla ice cream. I think they are using an excuse to eat some ice cream. I think its’ just delish on its own.
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Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)
- Shortcrust Pastry – It’s always best to use a good shortcrust pastry recipe. You can use store bought shortcrust pastry or use my Shortcrust Pastry 101 post to help you make the perfect shortcrust pastry
- Nectarine – I am using fresh nectarines in the season but you can use peaches if those are preferred.
- Cream Cheese – Today I am using 18% Mascarpone cheese but a slightly lighter cheese will work just as well.
- Lemon juice – does not add any flavor but does help enhance the flavors.
- Sugar – I’m using white fine grain sugar. You are welcome to use brown sugar – just mix until it’s well combined.
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Recipe – Nectarine Cream Cheese Tart (Save/Pin)
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Ingredients
- Shortcrust pastry base – recipe here
Filling
- Nectarine – 4 medium
- Cream cheese – 250 grams (1 cup)
- Sugar – 100 grams (1/2 cup)
- Milk – 120 ml (1/2 cup)
- Eggs – 2 large
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
- Flour – 2 tbsp
- Vanilla – 1 tsp
- Nutmeg – 1/2 tsp
Method
Prepare Shortcrust Pastry
- Prepare shortcrust pastry using recipe blow or my step by step method
- Prebake the pastry as explained for 10 minutes at 190 C / 380 F
- Remove it out of the oven and cool for 5 minutes
- Reduce the oven temperature to 170 C / 340 F
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Prepare Fruit
- Wash and pat dry the nectarines
- Chop each in half – remove the seed
- Slice each half into slices but keep the half shape intact.
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Make the filling
- Place all the filling ingredients in a food processor or blender or just use a bowl and whisk
- Mix until well combined – no lumps.
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Combine
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pastry case
- Gently pick the sliced nectarine halves and arrange them in the tart
- You want the halves to say intact but at a slight angle.
Bake
- Reduce the oven temperature to 170 C / 340 F
- Continue to bake the tart for an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until the cream cheese looks set.
- Cool completely before serving.
Serve
- This can be served at room temperature or cold.
- Just on its own dusted with powder sugar if you prefer or
- Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
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Recipe Card – Nectarine Cream Cheese Tart
Nectarine Cream Cheese Tart
Ingredients
Filling
- 4 Nectarine medium
- 250 grams Cream cheese
- 100 grams Sugar
- 120 ml Milk
- 2 Eggs large
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
Instructions
Prepare Shortcrust Pastry
- Prepare shortcrust pastry using recipe blow or my step by step method
- Prebake the pastry as explained for 10 minutes at 190 C / 380 F
- Remove it out of the oven and cool for 5 minutes
- Reduce the oven temperature to 170 C / 340 F
Prepare Fruit
- Wash and pat dry the nectarines
- Chop each in half - remove the seed
- Slice each half into slices but keep the half shape intact.
Make the filling
- Place all the filling ingredients in a food processor or blender or just use a bowl and whisk
- Mix until well combined - no lumps.
Combine
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pastry case
- Gently pick the sliced nectarine halves and arrange them in the tart
- You want the halves to say intact but at a slight angle.
Bake
- Reduce the oven temperature to 170 C / 340 F
- Continue to bake the tart for an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until the cream cheese looks set.
- Cool completely before serving.
Serve
- This can be served room temperature or cold.
- Just on it's own dusted with powder sugar if you prefer or
- Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Nutrition Information
Love to see more summer fruit desserts – try my
- Nectarine Frangipani Tart,
- Classic French Fig Tart,
- Moist Chocolate Cherry Cake
- Apricot Crumble Squares,
- Peach Tart with crumble topping
- Apricot Creme Brulee,
- Raspberry Peach Crumble,
- Blueberry Crumble
- Raspberry Crumble,
- Blackberry Crumble,
- Fresh Plum Clafoutis
- Strawberry Tart
Karyn
Hi Veena..I just love your desserts and this one is no exception.. This looks so creamy and delicious and the Nectarines look amazing. Winner
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Karyn. I know what you mean. I love fruit desserts especially when they are creamy like this..
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
You make the most amazing desserts. Nectarines always tells me that summer is here. I used to buy more nectarines than peaches when my kids were home. My daughter hated the feel of peach fuzz so I got the nectarines, instead. The tart sounds so good and your crust is perfect! I do have a tart pan and we are having a family gathering. I’ll surprise them with a tart!!
Veena Azmanov
I know!! for us Peaches apricots and Nectarines are just the best way to tell summer is hear..!! because once they are in… slowly the berries start to show in … Love the grocer during summer. so colorful.
Ashley - Forking Up
Ohhh yum I love sweetened cream cheese and fruit in a buttery pastry! This looks so summery and delicious.
Veena Azmanov
Me too Ashley. Thank you !
Molly Kumar
This looks so delicious and full of summer flavors. I loooove tarts/pie and this would be perfect with a glass of chilled wine. I’ve never made nectarine pie before, so this will be such a good change from regular peach/plum tarts.
Veena Azmanov
Ah…so true Molly… I love a sweet liquor with my sweet pastry.. ! Yum. You must try this you will love it
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
Veena, this looks absolutely divine! I love tarts, especially with that gorgeous fresh fruit. I can see myself enjoying it with my family, or bringing it to a dinner party!
Veena Azmanov
Me too Kyle… I love tarts and pies.. especially with fruits.. Thanks.
Christine - Jar Of Lemons
Yum! This cream cheese tart recipe looks so perfect for summer. Can’t wait to make this for friends and family!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Christine. I love these Cream Cheese tarts with fruit too.
Adriana Lopez Martn
What a lovely recipe I have a fancy for stone fruit and nectarines would love a slice of this amazing tart looks so yummy and comforting.
Veena Azmanov
Me too Adriana. I love all stone fruits.. especially in desserts
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
What a lovely presentation! I love most sweets and desserts with cream chese, this one looks like it wouldn’t disappoint me.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Val. Glad to here you say that. I love fruit desserts too.
Lauren Vavala
Nectarines are one my favorite fruits! I never even think to do anything with them, but you have inspired me! I love tarts and cream cheese too so this is a must make recipe!
Veena Azmanov
So happy to hear you say that Lauren.. I love nectarines too. I am always looking for way to make more creative desserts
Pam Wattenbarger
Oh yum, this nectarine cream cheese tart looks delicious. I don’t think I have made many things with nectarines before.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Pam. I love fruit in tarts you must try it. So creamy and delicious.
Megan | Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Mmmm… this looks fantastic! I love nectarines and I love that you combined cream cheese with them in this tart! I just bought a new tart pan and can’t wait to give this a try with it!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Megan. I love cream cheese and fruit tarts too!