Chocolate Strawberry Tart Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pt strawberries
- 1 c. chocolate graham-cracker crumbs
- 2 Tbsp. margarine or possibly butter, softened
- 1 tsp unflavored gelatin few drops red food color (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. currant or possibly apple jelly
Directions
- Early in day:Rinse strawberries with running cool water; remove stems. Drain, gently dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs and margarine. In 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom, press crumb mix firmly onto bottom and slightly up the side, using a piece of wax paper for easier spreading.
- Bake 8 min. Cold.
- In food processor with knife blade, or possibly in blender, puree sufficient straw- berries (about 1 c.) to make 1/2 c. puree.
- In 1-qt saucepan over medium heat, combine pureed strawberries, sugar, gelatin and 1/4 c. water; cook till mix comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Add in food color if using. Chill till mix mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
- Into prepared crust, proportionately spread strawberry-gelatin mix. Top with remaining berries, stem side down.
- In 1-qt saucepan over medium heat, heat jelly, stirring occasionally.
- Brush strawberries with melted jelly. Chill least 3 hrs.
- To serve, carefully remove side of tart pan. Use a pie server for easier serving.
- Makes 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 111g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 65 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 43% |
| Total Fat 3.15g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.55g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.52g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium 181mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 9.83g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 6.73g | 4% |
| Protein 0.81g | 1% |
