French Strawberry Tart

Submitted by lucid501

"From Better Homes and Garden's "Meals with a Foreign Flair". I have not tried this yet, posting for ZWT 3. Cook time is estimated cooling time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 tart
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 -2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (9 inch) baked prepared tart shells (posted separately as Rich Tart Shell(or use store bought or your favorite recipe)
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 1 (12 ounce) jar strawberry preserves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

directions

1. Combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon peel, and lemon juice; mix well and spread in baked shell. Top with berries.
2. Combine cornstarch and water; add preserves.
3. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thick and clear.
4. Remove from heat; add 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
5. Cool to room temperature and pour over berries. Chill until set.