Strawberry Cream Tart
Source of Recipe
Arcamax
Crust
36 cinnamon graham crackers, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 Tbsp. water
Combine all ingredients and press along the bottom and sides of a pie plate that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Place in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes, remove and allow to cool.
Filling
1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Spread along the cooled graham cracker crust.
Topping
6 cups fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
2/3 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Place 2 cups of the strawberries in a food processor along with the sugar and puree. Place mixture in a saucepan with the cornstarch and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for several minutes stirring constantly. Combine the remaining 4 cups of strawberries with lemon juice and toss. Arrange the strawberries tossed with lemon juice over top of the cream cheese mixture. Pour glaze over strawberries and sprinkle almonds along the edge. Chill for several hours before serving.
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