Creamy Tart with Pecan Crust and Berries |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup(s) chopped pecan pieces |
1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoon(s) sugar |
1 stick(s) (1/2 cup) cold butter, cut into pieces |
dash of salt |
8 ounce(s) neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese), at room temperature |
1 egg |
1/4 cup(s) sugar |
2 cup(s) chopped berries of choice |
1 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 12-inch tart pan. In the bowl of a food processor, combine crust ingredients. Pulse on high to just combine. Mixture will resemble coarse meal. Press into prepared pan. Bake 5 minutes. Remove and allow crust to rest while preparing the filling.
2. Combine the filling ingredients and whisk well, or use a hand-held mixer with a whisk attachment. Mixture should be smooth. Spread over crust, carefully spreading to within 1/2 inch of the sides of the pan. Crust will be tender, so spreading in long strokes from the center will result in a “cleaner” cream center. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes, until center is firm. Remove tart from oven and cool for 10 minutes; then refrigerate, uncovered, for 50 minutes.
3. About 30 minutes before serving, coarsely chop berries of choice and place them in a medium bowl; sprinkle with sugar. Stir well and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir berries well, then serve over tart slices.
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