Description
Pomegranate Aril Creamcheese Tart is a luscious dessert that harmonizes the tangy richness of cream cheese with the vibrant sweetness of fresh pomegranate arils. This visually stunning tart features a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, creamy filling, making it a perfect centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a cozy evening at home, each slice of this tart promises to deliver an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch tart pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom and sides of the tart pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden brown; let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well.
- Gently fold in half of the pomegranate arils into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and top with remaining pomegranate arils.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg