GINGERED STRAWBERRY TART

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This strawberry delight is delicious with or without the crystallized ginger. It's perfect for spring or summer. It looks elegant, and tastes great, too. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 gingersnap cookies (about 6 ounces)
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger, optional
TOPPING:
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
5 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pulse cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter; pulse until blended. Press onto bottom and up sides of a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Place on a baking sheet; bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely., In a large saucepan, mix cornstarch and remaining sugar until smooth. Add chopped strawberries, water and, if desired, ginger. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 4-6 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Pour into crust. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 2 hours., Arrange sliced strawberries over top. In a microwave, warm jam until melted; brush over berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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