MIXED BERRY TART

Mixed Berry Tart image

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
1 2/ c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
LEMON FILLING
5 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
1 Tbsp lemon zest (from the 2 lemons, before juicing)
2 large eggs
2 c fresh mixed berries
mint for garnish, optional

Steps:

1. FOR THE SHORTBREAD CRUST: Blend crust ingredients, butter, confectioners' sugar, all-purpose flour and salt, until a soft dough forms.
2. Pat soft dough in a 9-10 inch tart pan, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Prick crust with fork.
3. Bake at 350^F for 15-20 minutes. Let crust cool, but keep oven heated.
4. FOR THE LEMON FILLING: Blend cream cheese in mixer or food processor until smooth.
5. Add granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and eggs, 1 at a time, blending after each egg, until blended and smooth.
6. Pour into tart shell and bake at 350^F for 25 minutes.
7. Remove from oven; cool in fridge for 1 hour. Top with berries and garnish with mint.
8. Refrigerate any leftovers.

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