FRESH FRUIT PARTY TARTS

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This recipe is from Paula Deen. I was very impressed at how easy the whole recipe was to put together with spectacular results, especially the crust.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Tarts

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened and sliced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
fresh strawberries
kiwi, slices
blueberries
raspberries
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • For the crust: In a food processor, combine the confectioners' sugar, flour, and butter, and process until the mixture forms a ball.
  • With your fingers, press the dough into a 12-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, taking care to push the crust into the indentations in the sides.
  • Pat until the crust is even.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  • For the filling and topping:.
  • Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
  • Spread over the cooled crust.
  • Cut the strawberries into 1/4-inch slices and arrange around the edge of the crust.
  • For the next circle, use kiwi slices.
  • Add another circle of strawberries, filling in any spaces with blueberries.
  • Cluster the raspberries in the center of the tart.
  • For the glaze:.
  • Combine the limeade, cornstarch, lime juice, and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until clear and thick, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
  • With a pastry brush, glaze the entire tart. You will not use all of the glaze.
  • Keep the tart in the refrigerator.
  • Remove about 15 minutes before serving.
  • Slice into 8 wedges and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

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