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Raspberry Philadelphia Tart

A vibrant tart combining rich cream cheese and tart raspberries, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 150 g ladyfingers Crushed for the base.
  • 125 g butter Melted and mixed with crushed ladyfingers.
For the filling
  • 400 g Philadelphia cream cheese Should be at room temperature.
  • 200 g yogurt Adds creaminess.
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice For tanginess.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 sheets gelatin Soaked in cold water.
  • 75 g sugar To sweeten the raspberry puree.
  • 150 g pureed raspberries Fresh or thawed from frozen.
  • 2 drops red food coloring Optional, for color enhancement.
For the topping
  • 200 g cream Whipped for topping.
  • 50 g sliced almonds Toasted for garnish.
  • 12 pieces whole raspberries For garnishing the tart.

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Crush the ladyfingers in a sturdy freezer bag using a rolling pin.
  2. Melt the butter and mix it with the crushed ladyfingers until combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into a springform pan lined with baking paper.
  4. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth.
  2. Puree the raspberries and warm them with sugar in a small pot, without boiling.
  3. Add the soaked gelatin to the warm raspberry mixture and stir until dissolved.
  4. Swirl the raspberry mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Optionally, add red food coloring.
Assembly and Chilling
  1. Pour the raspberry cream mixture onto the chilled ladyfinger crust.
  2. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  3. Toast almond slices in a dry pan until fragrant.
  4. Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks.
Serving
  1. Remove the cake ring from the tart.
  2. Spread the whipped cream along the edges and top with toasted almonds.
  3. Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve.

Notes

Keep cream cheese at room temperature for best texture. Adding lemon zest can enhance the flavor.