Apple Cream Cheese Tart Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Cream Cheese Tart

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Lemon Zest
• 2 large eggs
• Granny Smith Apples
• Unbaked Pie Crust

How to Make Apple Cream Cheese Tart

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out 1 (9-inch) store-bought or homemade pie crust and press into a tart pan with a removable bottom.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar using a paddle attachment until light and fluffy.
4. Add the zest of 1 lemon.
5. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared tart shell.
7. In a separate bowl, toss 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced) with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
8. Arrange the apple slices in a symmetrical pattern on top of the cream cheese filling.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Let cool completely before serving.