FRUIT TART

A tart is a baked dish consisting of a filling over a pastry base with an open top not covered with pastry. The pastry is usually shortcrust pastry; the filling may be sweet or savoury, though modern tarts are usually fruit-based, sometimes with custard.

Crust:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 100 grams unsalted butter, softened and sliced

Filling:

• 1 package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

• Fresh strawberries, kiwi or any other seasonal fruit

Glaze:

• 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup hot water

DIRECTION:

Preheat the oven to 177 degrees C.

For the crust: In a food processor, combine the powdered sugar, flour, butter, and process until the mixture forms a ball. With your fingers, press the dough into a 12-inch tart pan, taking care to push the crust into the indentations in the sides. Pat until the crust is even. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

For the filling and topping: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust. Cut the kiwis into slices and arrange around the edge of the crust. For the next circle, use strawberry slices. 

For the glaze: Combine the gelatin powder, lime juice, and hot water in a small bowl or cup.Stir well until the gelatin powder dissolves. Let cool. With a pastry brush, glaze the entire tart.

Keep the tart in the refrigerator. Remove about 15 minutes before serving. Slice into 8 wedges and serve.