Strawberry Tartlets

STRAWBERRY TARTLETS

Recipe By : ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW

EE2156

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Categories : New Imports Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 1/2 cups quartered strawberries

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon brandy

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

4 3 inch sweet pastry shells, -- fully baked

16 strawberry slices

1/2 cup softly-whipped cream

4 mint sprigs

In a small saucepan combine strawberries and sugar, and cook at a hard boil for 6 minutes. Mix

brandy and cornstarch to a smooth paste. Add to strawberry mixture, stirring

constantly; it will

thicken instantly. Cook for 2 more minutes. Pour into tart shells. Cool in

refrigerator for 1 hour.

Garnish with a few strawberry slices, a dollop of whipped cream and mint

sprigs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Yield: 4 servings