BLUEBERRY & GINGER TART

Blueberry & Ginger Tart image

Wow! That's what you'll hear when you bring this showstopping tart to the table. A hint of mint and lime, luscious blueberries, pleasant ginger and a buttery crust-it's tough to stop at just one slice. -Karen Hicks, Mabelvale, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
2/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
3-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
Whipped cream

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar and butter; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Remove and set aside 1 cup for topping. Stir 1 tablespoon lime juice into remaining pastry. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom., In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, ginger and mint. Add blueberries and remaining lime juice; toss to coat. Transfer to crust. Sprinkle with reserved topping., Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.