Strawberry and Lemon Tart

This is a great idea for Easter dessert. Its also a light dessert for any summer occasion! You will need...

1 ~ Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box

 

Lemon Filling

1

cup sugar

2

tbsp cornstarch

2

tbsp flour

1 1/2

cups water

3

egg yolks beaten

1

tablespoon grated Meyer lemon peel

1/3

cup Meyer lemon juice

1

tablespoon butter or margarine

Topping

3

cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1.  Heat oven to 450°F. Bake pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom or 9-inch glass pie plate. Cool on cooling rack 15 minutes.

2.  In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and flour. Gradually stir in water, stirring until smooth. Heat to boiling over medium heat; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Quickly stir about 1/2 cup hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; mix well. Gradually stir egg mixture back into hot mixture. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter; stir until melted. Let stand 10 minutes.

3.  Carefully pour hot lemon filling in crust. Cool 2 hours; top with strawberry slices. Refrigerate until serving time. Remove side of pan. Cover and refrigerate any remaining tart.

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