Title: Elegant Country Fruit-Cheese Tart
Categories: Dessert Pie Fruit
Yield: 8 Servings
| TART |
| 1 | | Pie crust |
| 1 | pk | Light cream cheese |
| 1/4 | c | Sugar |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground nutmeg |
| 1 | tb | Orange peel |
| 1 | | Egg |
| 2 | | California nectarine |
| 1 | | Fresh California peach |
| BLUSH SAUCE |
| 1/3 | c | Blush wine |
| 1 | ts | Cornstarch |
FOR TART: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Fit crust into 9-inch removable
bottom tart pan. Bake 10 minutes. In medium bowl, beat cheese, sugar,
nutmeg, orange peel and egg until smooth. Spread over crust. Bake 20 to 25
minutes or until set. Refriger FOR BLUSH SAUCE: In small saucepan, heat
wine and cornstarch until thickened, stirring constantly. Spoon over tart
to glaze. Refrigerate until chilled. Remove tart from pan. TIP: To keep
fruit colors bright and prevent browning, dip cut fruit in a mixture of 1
tablespoon lemon juice and 1 cup water. MAKE-AHEAD TIP: Tart can be
prepared up to 8 hours ahead of time. Keep chilled until serving. If taking
to a picnic, keep chilled by placing pie pan on top of a plastic bag filled
with ice cubes.