Glazed Strawberry Rhubarb Tart

Rhubarb cooked in a double boiler stays more intact than when it's stewed, plus it looks pretty beside the fresh strawberries.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons water
• 2  cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
• 3  cups strawberries, halved
• 4  teaspoons cornstarch

• CRUST

• 1  cup  graham wafer crumbs
• 1⁄2 cup  almonds, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup butter, melted

• FILLING

• 4  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2  tablespoons  whipping cream
• 1  tablespoon granulated sugar

Directions

1. In top of double boiler, bring sugar and water to boil over direct heat. Place over saucepan of gently boiling water. Add rhubarb; cover and poach, without stirring, just until tender and shape still holds, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, without stirring.
2. CRUST: Meanwhile, in bowl, toss together graham crumbs, almonds and butter until moistened. Press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch (23 cm) round tart pan with removable bottom. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until crust is firm to the touch, about 12 minutes. Let cool on rack.
3. FILLING: In bowl, beat together cream cheese, whipping cream and sugar until spreadable, about 3 minutes. Spread in tart shell and halfway up side. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, place strawberries in large bowl.
5. With a slotted spoon, remove rhubarb and add to the strawberries. Set aside.
6. In small saucepan, bring liquid from rhubarb to boil. Whisk cornstarch with 1 tbsp (15 mL) cold water; whisk into liquid and boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add to fruit; stir very gently to coat. Spoon over cheese filling. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Serves 8.
7. Canadian Living Magazine: June 2006.