Lovers Key Beach Club and Resort Strawberry Tart

Posted by LladyRusty at recipegoldmine.com 6:33:12am 5/26/03

Source: Lovers Key Beach Club & Resort, Fort Myers Beach, Florida

1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 cup pureed strawberries
8 ounces light cream cheese
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 (10-inch) baked tart shell
2 pints strawberries, sliced

Make a glaze for the pie by combining sugar and cornstarch. Blend in water and pureed strawberries. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and bubbles. Strain mixture and cool at room temperature.

Mix cream cheese, orange zest, orange juice and powdered sugar until creamy. Spread mixture in prepared 10-inch tart shell, top with sliced berries and brush with glaze. Prepare the day of service.

Servings: 8