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Strawberry Cream Tart

Strawberry Cream Tart

Name: Strawberry Cream Tart
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: ½ package (14.1 oz.) refrigerated pie crust; 2 pints strawberries, hulled; 1 lb. cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp. grated lemon zest; 4 Tbsp. lemon juice, divided; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; ¼ cup water; 1 jar (12 oz.) strawberry preserves

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This is the perfect dessert to serve after a meal of traditional fried chicken.

Difficulty: Medium

Hands-on: 25 minutesTotal: 2 hours 35 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

½ package (14.1 oz.) refrigerated pie crust
2 pints strawberries, hulled
1 lb. cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
4 Tbsp. lemon juice, divided
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 jar (12 oz.) strawberry preserves

Directions

Step 1
Put the pie dough into a 10" tart pan. Bake according to package directions; set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; mix well. Spread in the bottom of the tart shell. Top with the fresh strawberries.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and water. Stir well to dissolve the cornstarch, then stir in the preserves. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until thick and clear.
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in the remaining lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature. Pour the cooled preserves over the berries. Chill 2 hours before serving.