Ricotta Fruit Tart With Kiwi and Raspberry Sauce

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 10

A nice summer dish however it can be served any time of the year. It is really beautiful! Found this on mealsforyou web site. This needs a minimum of an hour refrigeration time.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine

1 cup flaked coconut (optional)

1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lime zest

10 ounces raspberries

1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine flour and brown sugar in a food processor or bowl.
3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add coconut (if using) and nuts and process until just combined.
5. Press into 10 tart pan or pie plate.
6. Bake 15 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
8. Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
9. Spoon mixture into prepared crust.
10. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
11. Before serving, place raspberries in a food processor or blender and puree.
12. Arrange kiwi slices and arrange in circle on top of tart.
13. *Recipe can be prepared to this point and refrigerated until ready to serve.
14. Serve tart with pureed raspberry sauce.

By RecipeOfHealth.com