Glazed Strawberry Rhubarb Tart |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Rhubarb cooked in a double boiler stays more intact than when it's stewed, plus it looks pretty beside the fresh strawberries. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons water |
2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped |
3 cups strawberries, halved |
4 teaspoons cornstarch |
1 cup graham wafer crumbs |
1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped |
1/3 cup butter, melted |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
2 tablespoons whipping cream |
1 tablespoon granulated sugar |
Directions:
1. In top of double boiler, bring sugar and water to boil over direct heat. Place over saucepan of gently boiling water. Add rhubarb; cover and poach, without stirring, just until tender and shape still holds, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, without stirring.
2. CRUST: Meanwhile, in bowl, toss together graham crumbs, almonds and butter until moistened. Press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch (23 cm) round tart pan with removable bottom. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until crust is firm to the touch, about 12 minutes. Let cool on rack.
3. FILLING: In bowl, beat together cream cheese, whipping cream and sugar until spreadable, about 3 minutes. Spread in tart shell and halfway up side. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, place strawberries in large bowl.
5. With a slotted spoon, remove rhubarb and add to the strawberries. Set aside.
6. In small saucepan, bring liquid from rhubarb to boil. Whisk cornstarch with 1 tbsp (15 mL) cold water; whisk into liquid and boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add to fruit; stir very gently to coat. Spoon over cheese filling. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Serves 8.
7. Canadian Living Magazine: June 2006.
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