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Easy No Bake Strawberry Shortbread Tart

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A quick and easy no-bake tart featuring a buttery shortbread cookie crust and a creamy filling topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for summer picnics, brunches, or last-minute desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 200g (7 oz) shortbread cookies, crushed
  • 115g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 100g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar
  • 240ml (1 cup) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 450g (1 lb) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
  • 2 tbsp strawberry jam (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crush the shortbread cookies using a food processor or by sealing them in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form (about 5 minutes).
  2. Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes). Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until combined (about 5 minutes).
  4. Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top. Arrange sliced strawberries decoratively on top, optionally sprinkling with lemon juice.
  5. Warm strawberry jam until runny and brush over the strawberries for a glaze (optional). Chill the tart in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.

Notes

Chill the crust to help it firm up and hold together. Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Avoid overwhipping the cream to prevent grainy texture. Use firm, ripe strawberries to prevent sogginess. For faster setting, chill in the freezer for 30 minutes but watch carefully to avoid freezing.

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Keywords: no bake, strawberry tart, shortbread crust, easy dessert, summer dessert, picnic dessert, creamy filling

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