Description
A fresh, fruity tart with a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy almond filling. Perfect for a light dinner or dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1 package (9 sheets) honey-flavored graham crackers
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tsp water
- baking spray
- 2/3 cups (156 ml) or 5 ounces (142 g) 1/3 less-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 6 cups (1419 ml) medium strawberries, hulled and divided (2 cups for topping/glaze and 4 cups left whole for topping)
- 2/3 cups (156 ml) sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cups (79 ml) sliced almonds, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Spray bottom of a 9″ metal removable bottom tart pan.
Prepare the crust
- Place graham crackers in a food processor and process until crumbly.
- Add sugar, melted butter, and water; pulse until combined and moist.
- Place graham cracker mixture in the prepared tart pan, pressing into bottom and sides (about ¾ of the way up).
- Bake at 350°F (177°C) for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Cool completely on a metal rack.
Prepare the filling
- Combine cream cheese, sugar, and extracts in a medium bowl; spread over the cooled graham cracker crust.
Prepare the topping
- Place 2 cups of strawberries in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Combine strawberry purée, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove topping/glaze mixture from heat; cool to room temperature.
- Combine remaining 4 cups of strawberries, lemon juice, and a few spoonfuls of glaze in a medium bowl.
- Arrange the 4 cups of whole strawberries in a circular pattern on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Spoon the topping/glaze around the berries, filling in the edges.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds over the edges.
- Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- To ensure even baking, use a metal tart pan with a removable bottom for optimal heat distribution.
- For a richer flavor, substitute almond flour for a portion of the graham cracker crumbs in the crust.
- Leftover tart should be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The glaze may thicken slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 20