WHITE CHOCOLATE FRUIT TART 
3/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour

Filling:

1 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, undrained
1 pt. fresh strawberries, sliced
1 can (11oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced

Glaze:

3 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. lemon juice

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Gradually add flour; mix well. Press into an ungreased 11 in. tart pan or 12 in. pizza pan with sides.

Bake at 300°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. In a mixing bowl, beat melted chips and whipped cream until smooth. Spread over crust. Chill for 30 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 c. of juice for later. Arrange strawberries, pineapple, oranges and kiwi over filling. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool. Brush over fruit. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Yields 12 to 16 servings.

 

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