Friday, November 19, 2010

white choclate fruit tart


Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour FILLING: 1 (10 ounce) package vanilla or white chips, melted and cooled 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced GLAZE: 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour; mix well. Press into an ungreased 11-in. tart pan with removable bottom or 12-in. pizza pan with sides. Bake at 300 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat melted chips and cream. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth. Spread over crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set juice aside. Arrange the pineapple, strawberries, oranges and kiwi over filling.

For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool; brush over fruit. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

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