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Strawberry Almond Cream Tart


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5 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Patty Price
  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A fresh, fruity tart with a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy almond filling. Perfect for a light dinner or dessert!


Ingredients

Units
  • 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 3/4 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