Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts (Printable)
Cool, refreshing frozen treats with watermelon and lemon cream in crisp shells.
# What You Need:
→ Tart Shells
01 - 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Watermelon Purée
04 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
05 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
→ Lemon Cream
07 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
08 - 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
09 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
10 - Zest of 1 lemon
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ To Assemble & Garnish
12 - Fresh mint leaves
13 - Watermelon balls or slices
14 - Lemon zest
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Press the mixture evenly into the bottoms and sides of 6 mini tart pans.
04 - Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
05 - In a blender, purée watermelon, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Strain to remove any pulp.
06 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat until light and creamy.
07 - Pour the lemon cream into the cooled tart shells, spreading evenly.
08 - Spoon a thin layer of the watermelon purée over the lemon cream and lightly swirl with a skewer for a marbled effect.
09 - Freeze tarts for at least 3 hours or until set.
10 - To serve, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to slightly soften. Garnish with mint, watermelon balls, and extra lemon zest, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of creamy lemon and fresh watermelon tastes like summer captured in every bite
- They can be made ahead and pulled out right when guests arrive looking elegant without the last minute stress
02 -
- The watermelon layer needs to be strained thoroughly or youll end up with icy chunks instead of a smooth texture
- Let the tart shells cool completely before filling or the cream will melt and lose structure
03 -
- Run your knife under hot water for clean slices when serving
- The longer these freeze the more intense the watermelon flavor becomes