Blueberry Checker Tart
Recipe from Family Circle

For this make-ahead dessert, assemble everything, including the blueberry and marshmallow checkerboard design. Refrigerate up to a day ahead. At serving time, broil the tart briefly to brown the marshmallows.


Blueberry Checker Tart


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 49 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Crust:On Sale
  • 10    whole graham cracker boardsOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  whole almondsOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  sugarOn Sale
  • 6  tablespoons  butter, meltedOn Sale
  •     Filling:On Sale
  • 1-1/2    pints (3 cups) fresh blueberriesOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  waterOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground nutmegOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  almond extractOn Sale
  • 1  cup  mini marshmallowsOn Sale

Directions
1.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.
Crust: Place graham crackers in large plastic food-storage bag; seal. Crush with rolling pin until coarsely crumbed. Place almonds in food processor; process until finely ground. Add sugar, melted butter and crumbs; pulse until well combined and crust begins to stick together.
3.
Press crumb mixture over bottom and up sides of 11 x 7 x 1-1/2-inch rectangular baking pan.
4.
Bake in 375 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or just until crust begins to brown around edges. Remove pan to wire rack and let cool.
5.
Filling: Combine 2 cups blueberries, the sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, nutmeg and almond extract in medium-size saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until mixture is clear, blueberries pop and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
6.
Pour blueberry filling into baked crust, spreading to edges. Arrange remaining 1 cup berries and the mini marshmallows in an alternating checkerboard pattern over top of tart. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
7.
Remove tart from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Heat broiler.
8.
Watching carefully, place tart under broiler just until marshmallows begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Remove side of pan and serve immediately. Make-Ahead: Crust can be made ahead and stored at room temperature for up to 1 week. The tart can be assembled and refrigerated a day ahead.

Nutrition information
Calories 311, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 114 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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