Easy Blueberry Tarts

A little cayenne pepper gives this low-fat fruit dessert a pleasant hint of spice.


Easy Blueberry Tarts


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 33 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  sugarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  cayenne pepperOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  fresh blueberriesOn Sale
  • 1  cup  fresh raspberriesOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 4  sheets  frozen phyllo dough (9 x14-inch rectangles), thawedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat four 4x2x1/2-inch rectangular tart pans that have removable bottoms with cooking spray; set aside. In a small saucepan stir together 2 tablespoons sugar, the cornstarch, and cayenne pepper. Stir in water and half of the blueberries. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Fold in remaining blueberries and the raspberries; set aside.
2.
In small bowl stir together 1 tablespoon sugar and the cinnamon. Place one sheet of phyllo on cutting board. Lightly coat with cooking spray; sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon sugar mixture. Repeat layering with remaining phyllo and sugar mixture, ending with cooking spray. With a sharp knife, cut phyllo stack in half lengthwise and crosswise, forming four rectangles. Ease rectangles into prepared tart pans.
3.
Bake for 8 minutes or until phyllo is golden brown. Cool slightly; remove shells from pans. Spoon filling into shells just before serving. Serve warm or cool. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 131, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 93 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Total Sugar 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 19%, Calcium 1%, Iron 5%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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