Strawberry-peach Tart

What a fabulous Summertime treat, but with the use of frozen and canned fruits, this can be enjoyed year round

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon lemon, rind of (grated)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  medium  peaches, peeled and sliced or 1 (16 ounce) can  sliced peaches in juice
• 12  fresh strawberries, hulled or 12  frozen strawberries, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup  peaches or 1⁄2 cup  apricot preserves
• 1  tablespoon water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300º.
2. Cream together butter and sugar in medium mixing bowl. Add flour and mix well. Press mixture into an ungreased 11-inch tart pan. Bake in preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla until smooth.
4. To prepare the glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the preserves and water. Stir over medium heat until melted. Strain and cool slightly.
5. Spread cream cheese mixture in tart shell. Arrange peaches around the outer edges of shell and place strawberries in the center. Brush with glaze. Chill until glaze is set, about 1 hour. Cut into wedges and serve.