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Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • uncooked rice

Filling:

  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons extra-fine sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry fruit spread
  • 3 teaspoons lemon juice optional
  • 1 pound strawberries halved
  • whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 F.
  • To make crust: In food processor, add flour, sugar and salt; pulse until combined. Add butter, egg and vanilla extract; pulse until combined and crumbly.
  • Lightly flour surface then form dough into ball. Slightly flatten to form thick disc. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Flour surface then roll dough to 11-inch circle. Place dough in 9-inch tart pan with removeable bottom. With rolling pin, roll over top to trim excess dough around edges.
  • Cover dough with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Press aluminum foil against crust, covering edges to prevent burning. Fill and distribute uncooked rice evenly. Bake 20 minutes. Cool completely.
  • To make filling: In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla extract until blended and smooth. Spread cheese mixture evenly over crust. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, microwave fruit spread and lemon juice, if desired, stirring often.
  • Arrange strawberry halves around tart. Drizzle heated fruit spread over strawberries. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

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Course: Dessert