Vanilla Cream Fruit Tart

1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 package (10 ounces) vanilla chips, melted and cooled
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar. Beat in flour (mixture will be crumbly). Pat into the bottom of a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 300 for 25-28 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. 

In another mixing bowl, beat melted chips and cream. Add cream cheese; beat until smooth. Spread over crust. Chill for 30 minutes. Arrange berries over filling. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool; 

Brush over fruit. Chill 1 hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings

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