Fresh Nectarine Cream Cheese No-Bake Tart Easy Homemade Recipe with Crunchy Graham Crust
A quick and easy no-bake tart featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, and fresh nectarine topping. Perfect for warm days and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, chilled
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3–4 ripe nectarines, thinly sliced
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- Fresh mint leaves or edible flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Graham Crust: Pulse graham cracker crumbs in a food processor until fine or crush by hand with a rolling pin. Combine crumbs with melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan. Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the Tart: Pour the cream cheese filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Prepare Nectarine Topping: Thinly slice nectarines and arrange on top of the set filling. Brush with warmed honey or agave syrup if desired.
- Final Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tart for another 15-20 minutes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or edible flowers before serving.
Notes
If the filling is too soft after chilling, place in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up without freezing solid. Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks only to prevent grainy texture. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. Store covered in fridge up to 3 days; avoid freezing fresh fruit topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 4
Keywords: nectarine tart, no-bake tart, cream cheese tart, graham cracker crust, summer dessert, easy dessert, no oven dessert