Taste of Home
Strawberry Cream Tarts
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.
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
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2 packages (6 count each) individual graham cracker tart shells
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2 egg whites, beaten
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups milk
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2 eggs, beaten
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6 tablespoons butter, cubed
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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12 medium strawberries, sliced
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12 blueberries
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6 tablespoons strawberry jelly, melted
Directions
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1.
Brush insides of tart shells with egg whites. Place on two baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
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2.
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.
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3.
Just before serving, spoon custard into shells; top with strawberries and blueberries. Spoon jelly over fruit.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 335 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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