Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts (Printable Version)

Vibrant frozen dessert combining sweet watermelon and zesty lemon cream in crispy shells

# What You Need:

→ Tart Shells

01 - 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar

→ Watermelon Purée

04 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
05 - 1 tbsp lime juice
06 - 1 tbsp 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 tbsp fresh lemon juice

→ To Assemble & Garnish

12 - Fresh mint leaves
13 - Watermelon balls or slices
14 - Lemon zest

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Press mixture evenly into bottoms and sides of 6 mini tart pans.
04 - Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
05 - Purée watermelon, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Strain to remove pulp.
06 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat until light and creamy.
07 - Pour lemon cream into cooled tart shells, spreading evenly.
08 - Spoon thin layer of watermelon purée over lemon cream. Lightly swirl with skewer for marbled effect.
09 - Freeze for at least 3 hours or until set.
10 - Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften. Garnish with mint, watermelon balls, and extra lemon zest.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The marble effect makes these look like you spent hours on them
  • They keep in the freezer for weeks, making them perfect for unexpected guests
  • The contrast between sweet watermelon and tangy lemon is pure summer magic
02 -
  • The tarts need exactly ten minutes at room temperature before serving or they will be too hard to eat
  • Skip the swirling step and layer the purée underneath if you want distinct sections instead of marble
03 -
  • Freeze the tart pans for 15 minutes before filling to help the shells set faster
  • Run a thin knife under hot water between slices for the cleanest cuts

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