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Fabulous Three-Berry Tart

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 10
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Relish this delightful dessert that can be made ahead of time. Loaded with cream cheese and whipping cream, this tart features three types of berries.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Jun 28, 2011
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Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 bag (8 oz) animal crackers
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Filling

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions

  •  
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Place animal crackers in food processor; cover and process about 1 minute or until crumbs are finely ground. In medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs, butter, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press mixture in bottom and up side of ungreased 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
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    2
    In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and the lemon juice with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add whipping cream; beat on high speed 3 to 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Spread mixture in tart shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  •  
    3
    Arrange berries on chilled filling. In small microwavable bowl, microwave jam uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until warm. Stir in orange juice; mix well with fork. Brush strawberry glaze over berries.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Make the crust and filling a day ahead and refrigerate it. Add the fresh berries just before serving time.
  • tip 2
    To quickly soften cream cheese, use your microwave. Remove foil wrapper and place cream cheese in a microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds.

Nutrition Information

410 Calories, 25g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 41g Total Carbohydrate, 27g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
14g
72%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
220mg
9%
Potassium
150mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
41g
14%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
27g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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  • Relish this delightful dessert that can be made ahead of time. Loaded with cream cheese and whipping cream, this tart features three types of berries.
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