
A cocoa shortbread crust filled with strawberry cream cheese filling, fresh fruit, and a shiny fruit glaze.
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THE RECIPE
Chocolate Strawberry Fruit Tart
Prep45 min
Cook10 to 15 min
ChillUntil filling is firm
Yield12 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 12-inch pizza pan. Stir together flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture holds together; press into prepared pan.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is set. Cool completely. To make the filling, microwave white chips and evaporated milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl at HIGH (100%) for 1 minute; stir. If needed, microwave in additional 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until chips are melted. Beat in cream cheese, strawberry extract, and red food color.
- Spread filling over crust to within 1 inch of the edge. Refrigerate until filling is firm. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl at HIGH for 30 seconds; stir. If needed, microwave in additional 15-second intervals until melted. Spoon into a small piping bag or plastic bag with a corner snipped; pipe a decorative design along the outer edge of the filling. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm.
- For the glaze, sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small cup; let stand 2 minutes. Stir together cornstarch, apricot nectar or orange juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; immediately stir in gelatin until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Arrange sliced fresh fruit over filling and carefully brush with glaze. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition
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Adapted from cookbook pages provided by the site owner; wording clarified for readability. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.
