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Summer Berry Tarts

Salute the 4th - or any day - with these chilled red, white and blue tarts.

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 tarts

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (about 2 pints) sliced strawberries, divided
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 5 to 10 drops red food color, optional
  • 8 (3-inch) tart crusts, baked and cooled
  • Whipped cream
  • 1/3 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

  1. Puree or mash 1 cup strawberries in food processor or by hand.
  2. Combine sugar and corn starch in a small saucepan. Gradually stir in water, lemon juice and food color. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute. Let mixture cool slightly.
  3. Gently stir remaining 3 cups sliced strawberries into cooled filling. Spoon into tart crusts. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, until set and chilled.
  4. Top with whipped cream and blueberries. Tarts are best served the same day prepared.