Strawberry-Almond Cream Tart |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Nestled in a creamy filling and crumbly graham cracker crust, strawberries—one of spring's sweetest, brightest flavors—shine in this delectable tart. Ingredients:
36 honey graham crackers (9 sheets) |
2 tablespoons sugar |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
4 teaspoons water |
cooking spray |
2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
6 cups small fresh strawberries, hulled and divided |
2/3 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. To prepare crust, place crackers in a food processor; process until crumbly. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, and 4 teaspoons water; pulse just until moist. Place cracker mixture in a 9-inch round removable-bottom tart pan lightly coated with cooking spray, pressing into bottom and up sides of pan to 3/4 inch. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. To prepare filling, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and extracts in a medium bowl; stir until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over bottom of tart shell.
4. To prepare topping, place 2 cups strawberries in food processor, and process until smooth. Combine strawberry puree, 2/3 cup sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir with a whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 minute. Remove glaze from heat. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
5. Combine the remaining 4 cups strawberries and juice; toss to coat. Arrange berries, bottoms up, in a circular pattern over filling. Spoon half of glaze evenly over berries (reserve remaining glaze for another use). Sprinkle nuts around edge. Cover and chill 3 hours.
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