Fresh Blackberry Tart

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Fresh Blackberry Tart

Yield: 1 (9-inch) tart

Prep Time: 25 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Pretty easy-to-make tart, and your guests will think that you've gotten it at a bakery!

Ingredients:

CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
pinch of salt
1 large egg

FILLING:
2 cups fresh blackberries
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

GLAZE:
2 cups fresh blackberries
3/4 cup granulated white sugar, or to taste
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt

sweetened whipped cream or softened vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions:

1. In food processor, mix flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, lemon peel, salt and egg. Press dough onto the bottom and 1 1/2-inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan with a removable bottom.

2. Chill crust for 10-15 minutes. Then bake at 400 degrees F. for 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool and release sides of pan.

3. Prepare blackberry glaze: In a large saucepan, crush the berries. Add sugar, cornstarch and salt and mix well. Heat until thickened and clear.

4. Arrange berries in baked shell and sprinkle the 2 Tablespoons sugar over the top. Pour glaze over all and chill. Cut wedges and serve with sweetened whipped cream or softened vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Source: RecipeGirl.com