What better way to kick off summer than with a layered fresh strawberry tart, glazed with Food For Thought Organic Strawberry Basil Preserves. This dessert is easy but impressive!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 10 Tbsp melted butter

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 - 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 3 Tbsp Food for Thought Strawberry Basil Preserves

PREPARATION:

CRUST:

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix flour, sugar and salt, then stir in melted butter to form a dough. Press evenly into a 10" tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.

FILLING:

Beat cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form, about 7 min. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, zest and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream, spoon into cooled crust.

TOPPING/GLAZE:

Arrange strawberry slices in circles over filling starting at the outside.

Mix Food For Thought Strawberry Basil Preserves with 2 tsp water and microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir, then brush over fresh strawberries. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hrs.