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Lemony Cheese Tart with Sour Cream Glaze

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This Lemony Cheese Tart with Sour Cream Glaze is impressive and simple. Creamier than cheesecake, made with a sweet tart dough that is light and flaky.

Side view of Lemony Cheese Tart with Sour Cream Glaze

I love making dessert and I strive to find new recipes that are impressive and unique. This delicious tart just might replace cheesecake as a favorite. Lemony Cheese Tart with Sour Cream Glaze pretty much melts in your mouth! Creamier than cheesecake, with just enough tartness from the lemon zest and sour cream glaze. The pictures tell it all.

Side view of one slice of Lemony Cheese Tart

And this Sweet Tart Dough makes a crust that is so light and flaky. I made this for a small gathering thinking I would have plenty of leftovers. It was inhaled within no time and I had to fight to be left with one piece because I like to see how desserts fair on the second day. I think this tart is better the day it is made, but still delicious on the second day.

Lemony Cheese Tart with Sour Cream Glaze with one slice missing

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5 from 6 votes

Lemony Cheese Tart with Sour Cream Glaze

Course Dessert
Servings 10
Calories 329
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

For the Filling:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • One 11-inch tart crust, unbaked. *See my Sweet Tart Dough Recipe

For the Sour Cream Glaze:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Set a rack on the lowest level of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • Beat 16 ounces softened cream cheese and ½ cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer set on low speed. Beat for one minute, or until the mixture is smooth. Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl.
  • Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, and one of the eggs. Beat on low speed until smooth. Scrape down again and add the second egg. Beat and scrape again. Follow the same procedure for adding the egg yolks, one at a time. Beat in the sour cream until smooth.
  • Use a large rubber spatula to give a final mixing to the filling and scrape it into the prepared pastry crust, smoothing the top.
  • Bake the tart until the crust is baked through and the filling is set and no longer wobbly in the center, about 30 minutes.

While the Tart is Baking, Prepare the GLaze:

  • Whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 3 Tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until just combined. Remove the tart from the oven and immediately scrape the sour-cream mixture over the top. use a small offset metal spatula to spread the glaze evenly all over the tart.
  • Return the tart to the oven and bake 10 minutes longer, just to set the glaze - it will firm as it cools. Cool the tart on a rack.

Storing the Tart:

  • This tart tastes best on the day it is made. Keep the tart at a cool room temperature on the day it is baked. Wrap loosely in plastic and refrigerate leftovers. Bring to room temperature before serving again.
Nutrition Facts
Lemony Cheese Tart with Sour Cream Glaze
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 171mg7%
Potassium 136mg4%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 0.03g0%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 995IU20%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Adapted from The Modern Baker Cookbook.

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Published on April 20, 2013

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  1. jaclyn kesler says

    November 8, 2022 at 6:56 AM

    5 stars
    This looks divine! I’m a fan of lemon desserts and every year for Thanksgiving I try to do a variety of pies and this would be a perfect addition. Cant wait to taste it!

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  2. erin w says

    June 9, 2022 at 6:18 AM

    5 stars
    This was too good! Thank you for sharing Sally, we LOVED it!

    Reply
  3. Krystal e says

    June 6, 2022 at 6:32 AM

    5 stars
    I finally got around to making this lovely tart and when I did, my kids went crazy over it! Its now a highly recommend dessert in our house. Thanks for posting Sally, it is DELICIOUS!

    Reply
  4. Laura says

    April 9, 2022 at 1:57 PM

    I’m just curious why lemon extract isn’t used instead of vanilla.

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    • Sally Humeniuk says

      April 9, 2022 at 3:15 PM

      Hi Laura, Good question. The vanilla extract takes just enough of the zing out of the lemon without removing the lovely tart flavor all together. I promise it’s so delicious just as written. 🙂

      Reply
  5. hanna smith says

    April 2, 2022 at 10:08 AM

    5 stars
    I made this last night for friends and it was SO GOOD!!! Very easy, too. The crust is delicious! I used my tart pan and it made a very thin tart, but it was perfect for a light dessert after a heavy meal. This is going in my “Favorites” cookbook!! Thank you Sally 🙂

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  6. JERRYLYNN says

    April 2, 2022 at 10:06 AM

    5 stars
    So lemony and delicious! I thought the crust was going to be dry but it came out perfect!! I didn’t make any changes and can’t wait to make it again 🙂

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  7. sophie A says

    April 2, 2022 at 10:05 AM

    5 stars
    Just delicious and so easy to make! Next time, Will need to double the recipe next time, as it went too fast!

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  8. Amanda says

    April 22, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    what kills me about this is that if I still lived around the corner, I’d be eating a piece of this right now! WAAAAA!!!! Snif, snif, tear, tear!!!
    Looks incredible!

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    • Sally says

      April 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM

      My dear, I’ve thought that about many of these dishes that I wish I could share and make with you. 🙁

      Reply
  9. Pam says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Lemon desserts are my favorite – this looks wonderful.

    Reply
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