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Lemon Spring Tart

(5 stars based on 50 reviews)

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Freshen up spring celebrations with this sweet and vibrant Lemon Spring Tart.

Topped with enticing seasonal fruit, this delicate dessert features fresh squeezed lemon juice in a velvety cream cheese filling atop a delightful graham cracker crust.

With its smooth texture and mouth-watering flavor, this tart is a refreshing treat for any special gathering.

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Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 to 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh fruit and/or berries

Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Spray 9- or 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray.

COMBINE graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in medium bowl; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 5 minutes.

BEAT sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese in large mixer bowl until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and lemon peel. Pour over crust; gently smooth top.

BAKE for 28 to 30 minutes or until filling is set. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

ARRANGE fruit as desired over tart. Remove rim of pan; slice into wedges.

NOTE: Try substituting 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) and NESTLÉ LA LECHERA FAT FREE Sweetened Condensed Milk.

Review This Recipe

AVERAGE TART

Amy Thorpe from Dayton, OH

I LIKE THE NON-FAT JUST AS WELL AND THERE IS FAR FEWER FAT GRAMS
Lemon'elish

Ed Master from Clearfield, PA

Excellent lemon flavor, easy to prep and prepare. Instructions were clear and concise.
Great Presentation

Pam Shively from Exeter, NE

This is a great dessert for Easter! It looked so Springy!
Lemon Spring Tart

jan liverman from Southern Pines, NC

So good. Only change is I tossed the berries with a little lemon juice before topping the pie and added little sprinkle of powdered sugar on top of all...pretty and good!
Lemon Spring Tart

Misti Bryan from Phelan, CA

This tart is wonderful, try a premade chocolate pie crust for those who like chocolate with everything.
Strawberries works also

Joyce Walker from Hillsboro, TX

My grandson wanted just strawberries on top and they were wonderful. The lemon tart was was good and lemony.
Sounds good and looks easy

Deanie Wittwer from OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

I am an diabetic and this sounds like it will work on my managing of my diet..
Lemon Spring Tart

Jill Skoglund from Sherwood, MI

The nonfat version of Lemon Spring Tart tastes just as good.
Lemon Spring Tart

Colleen Lohman from Algona, IA

Love lemon, and this has a good lemon flavor. Excellent!
Yummy!

LISA ALLEN from Joppa, AL

I tried this and it is easy and yummy! Will make again!
Lemon spring Tart

Jenny Gonzalez from Columbus, TX

Made this for an outing with my family who loved!!!
wonderful treat

hilary rasmussen from CHILLICOTHE, MO

Great dessert very easy to make
Easy, fresh, and tasty

Elizabeth Walton from Duluth, MN

I love this recipe. I have slimmed-down Weight Watchers version that's virtually the same. It's easy to make, and it has a lovely tart flavor. Everyone who's tried it has liked it!
wonderful

sandra bice from Birmingham, AL

very good and easy to make
Lemon Spring Tart

Marina Zamora from SAN ANTONIO, TX

My best friend, who doesn't like desserts, loves this tart. My family loves it as well. It is easy to prepare and gets rave reviews everytime I fix it.
yummy

Rose Tunis from Scranton, PA

i enjoyed making and eating this
Lemon Spring tart

kim charest from Allen, TX

It is a fabulous lite tasting dessert. My family just loves and so did my bible study group.
ummmmmm

kim kirkland from Panama City, FL

this is easy and quick and a great light desert for summer.
cant wait

erin sanchez from san leandro, ca

I cant wait to serve this to my family! This is my first homemade tart. Easy and smells good. Will taste tonite!
Very Good

JOYCE DEAK from Bedford, OH

This recipe has been made several times. Enjoyed by all. I have also substituted lime for the lemon and had a wonderful new desert!
Lemon Spring Tart

Corky Bobbins from Michigan City, IN

Substitute lime juice and lime zest for a key lime pie treat
great taste

jill lennon from Highland Falls, NY

would reccommend this to everyone. The taste is great.
Lemon Tart

Kim Russell from North Wales, PA

I love this easy and healthy recipe! It is a real crowd pleaser.
Excellent Treat

Lynn Raimist from Kirkwood, MO

This is the kind of dessert that my family loves. It is sweet and creamy but not too sweet. I have made this dessert and given everyone the choice of toppings - fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, etc. to put on top. They love customizing their own.
So good that I asked for a lemon from my neighbor!

N. Chapman from

I was so eager to try out this recipe that I asked my next door neighbor for a lemon. He has a lemon tree growing in his yard and let me tell you, the end result was so delicious. It is totally worth asking your neighbor for fresh lemons, then make an extra one for your neighbor as a gift in return!
very berry good

Edith Harmer from Palmer, AK

this is a must try so easy and so good
Delectable!

Denise Rumph from Lithonia, GA

This receipe was sooo easy to make and my family loved it! I love lemon and have been searching for the perfect tart and ...this one is it! The right amount of lemon and cream cheese to get that tangy smooth taste. You won't regret it - it's a keeper.
YUMMMMMMM

Patty Smallwood from Mount Sterling, KY

This was one of the easiest cheesecakes I have ever made. It is thin enough to help with calories, but give you a wonderful feeling of cheating. I think I will try it next with either light of fat free cream cheese and/or condensed milk.
yum!

krista from redondo beach, california

i love lemon spring tarts
Lemon Spring Tart

Elizabeth Braunbarth from Kitchener, ON

I made the recipe just as written, and found that it came out perfectly. I made it with my little girl, and it was great for us, it was short and sweet perfect for baking with a little one. Thanks Liz
delightful!!!

bonnie joe from Hanover, KS

this tart was absolutly delightful!! it had just the right amount of lemon flavoring. the fresh fruit on top made it picture perfect!!
YUMMY!

Jessica Moreira from ELIZABETH, NJ

easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Great Summer Treat

Joanne Moomaw from BAIRD, TX

This is the best. I remember this as the base of what my mom called Cherry O Cream Cheese pie back in the 60's. Just top it off with a can of cherry pie filling! Great for when there is no fruit in season.
Heaven in each bite!

Tammy Ryan from Tucson,AZ.

This recipe is an old family favorite!The lemon is not too tart,it's just perfect!When we make it,we buy seasonal fruit to decorate it,so it's always something new and exciting.It's also simple to prepare!Any lemon lover will truly appreciate this desert!
a big hit

Nancy Wideman from SAINT CLAIR, MO

Made this for a weekend get together and everyone loved it. It was easy and tasty.
Lemon Spring Tart

CAROL CRAWFORD from IOLA, KS

This is so easy and very refreshing. Everyone just loved it at church.
Light and Creamy

Linda Smith from WILLISTON, FL

I tried this recipe and loved it. I added lemon zest and 1/2 tspn of lemon extract. I also whipped up some fresh cream and layed a fanned strawberry on top with strands of lemon zest. Presentation was to die for and it was delicious.
lemon spring tart

GRACE STIDHAM from WARREN, MI

This is a great recipe and very enjoyable. quick to make and serve to you're guest.
Yummy Lemon Spring Tart

patricia johnson from LUFKIN, TX

This Tart was so easy to make and very good .I make this for my husband he love lemon.One bit and he was in love with it.He want me to make this for Father Day just for him.I definatey will make thia again and again.
Delicious Recipe To Welcome Spring

Susan Campbell from GRASS LAKE, MI

I worried about "not enough lemon flavor" but decided to go with the recipe as it was written. I found that it had plenty of flavor, perhaps not overwhelmingly lemon, but also not so strong that those who dislike lemon wouldn't eat it. Next time around, I'll try adding a teaspoon of lemon extract, which should give it additional tartness and zing. I might also try making it with lime juice and zest.
YUMMY!!!

Sandra Clements from JACKSON, MO

THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD DESSERT, JUST THE RIGHT TOUCH OF LEMON FLAVOR. YOU CAN USE ANY KIND OF FRUIT, I USED STRAWBERRIES, BUT WILL MAKE IT THE NEXT TIME WITH BLUEBERRIES AND/OR BLACKBERRIES. MY KIDS REALLY LIKED THIS AND I WILL BE MAKING THIS AGAIN.
Very Good, Light dessert.

Jan Wilkins from BLYTHEVILLE, AR

This is a great spring time dessert, not a heavy chocolately, or cakey type dessert....the only trouble is, you want to eat Two slices!
lemon spring tart

elaine hilton from LITTLE FALLS, NJ

So easy to make, but VERY hard to resist! Delicious! Rich, and creamy. Enjoy some today!
Easy and Good!!

June Lightle from LAKEVIEW, OR

I made this recipe for my mom (who loves Lemon)on Easter. I garnished it with strawberry slices and lemon curls. Not only did it look great but it was soooo good!! Easy to make and just a few ingredients, if you like lemon its a keeper!!!
Easy and delicious

linda hollins from HAMPSTEAD, NH

After reading some of others reviews, I decided to add 1/2 cup of lemon juice and grated lemon peels from 2 lemons. It was out of this world. Not only was it so simple to make it was the perfect lemon tart taste. Now I am going to try the key lime.
Lemon Spring Tart

ANGELINA ROGERS from AKRON, OH

I made this tart for our church lunch today, and another for my sister's visit later this evening. After reading the reviews, I decided to add more lemon juice and I'm glad I did. This was well recieved at the lunch and I know my sister will enjoy it too. I made a copy of the recipe for her. I will make this again this Spring, and other times too.
Excellent

Jennifer Almond from Loganville, Ga

I really love this recipe. It does need a little bit of a stronger lemon taste. I spread a bit of lemon curd over the top and then added the fruit. It also keeps the berries from rolling around when transporting it.
lemon tart

Sharlene Birkland from STEILACOOM, WA

This is overall a nice recipe. It is very easy to make and has a lovely presentation; however, I only rated it as average because it has very little lemon flavor to it, even when I doubled the amount of lemon zest. I would recommend doubling both the zest and the amount of lemon juice to amp up the flavor....with a bit more tartness and zip this recipe would definitely be excellent!
Lemon Spring Tart

Pat Gardetta from OSAGE BEACH, MO

I needed a quick and easy dessert and I was so happy to find this one. Besides being quick and easy, it's delicious and it made a nice presentation. I will make this again.
WOW!!!

Bonnie Hoots from BUENA PARK, CA

This was simple and the most delicious tart I have ever eaten. SO GOOD!!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Calories: 290
Calories from Fat: 140
Total Fat: 15g (24% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 8g (42% of DV)
Cholesterol: 40mg (13% of DV)
Sodium: 190mg (8% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 34g (11% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% of DV)
Sugars: 27g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin A: 10% of DV
Vitamin C: 15% of DV
Calcium: 10% of DV
Iron: 4% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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