Strawberry Cream Tart

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

Serves: 8Hands-on: 25 minutesTotal: 2 hours 35 minutesDifficulty: Medium

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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

  • Put the pie dough into a 10" tart pan. Bake according to package directions; set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.