Raspberry Cream Tarts

Name: Raspberry Cream Tarts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup cold 2% milk, divided; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; Dash salt; 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; CRUST:; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup fresh raspberries

Dana Dziedzic of Daggett, Michigan tops a shortbread cookie shell with almond filling and fresh berries to create an appealing dessert that's fit for a special meal.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold 2% milk, divided
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
CRUST:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup fresh raspberries

Directions

In a small wide-bottom bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1 tablespoon milk; let stand for 2 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in remaining milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot liquid into gelatin mixture. Stir until gelatin is dissolved; return to pan. Gently stir in extract. Cover and cool to room temperature without stirring, about 30 minutes.
For crust, in a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; blend in butter with a wooden spoon until smooth. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of two 4-in. tart pans with removable bottoms coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into filling mixture. Spoon into tart shells. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Top with raspberries.