Strawberry Cream Tarts

Name: Strawberry Cream Tarts
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (6 count each) individual graham cracker tart shells; 2 egg whites, beaten; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 12 medium strawberries, sliced; 12 blueberries; 6 tablespoons strawberry jelly, melted

Dainty tarts filled with custard and fruit are fantastic for brunch. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen. For a prettier presentation, remove the foil tins before serving. To do so, invert each shell when cool and carefully remove the foil.

Ingredients

2 packages (6 count each) individual graham cracker tart shells
2 egg whites, beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 medium strawberries, sliced
12 blueberries
6 tablespoons strawberry jelly, melted

Directions

Brush insides of tart shells with egg whites. Place on two baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and flour; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot milk mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Refrigerate until chilled.
Just before serving, spoon custard into shells; top with strawberries and blueberries. Spoon jelly over fruit.