Wednesday, April 3, 2019

European Style Dessert Tart ~ KETO Friendly (Gluten & Sugar Free)

This simple tart reminds me of a  European Style 
treat, with a cookie crust, topped with a light
 custard & berries. ~ Perfect with coffee or tea!
Crust Ingredients:
coconut oil cooking spray
1/3 cup coconut flour
1/3 cup Lakanto Classic sweetener (or granulated sweetener of your choice)
1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan or sea salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, chilled
1 large organic egg
Filling Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Lakanto Classic sweetener (or granulated sweetener of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large organic eggs
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup blueberries
whipped cream (optional)
additional berries (optional)

Method:
Preheat oven to 375*. Lightly grease a 9 inch tart pan with the cooking spray. Set aside.
In a food processor, mix together the flour, 1/3 cup sweetener and salt. Slice the butter into 8 sections. Add the sliced butter to the flour mixture and process until the ingredients are well blended. Add the egg and continue to mix just until blended and smooth. Pat the mixture into the bottom, and the lower part of the sides, of the prepared tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and decrease the heat to 350*.
Use an electric mixer to beat together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sweetener until well blended. Mix in the extract, zest, salt and eggs. Blend in the the eggs and beat until smooth. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust. Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the filling. Return to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set. 



Allow to cool and then refrigerate until fully chilled. Cut into 8 equal sized slices. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and additional berries.

Notes:This tart is very quick and simple to make. At room temperature the tarts flavor is okay, but it tastes very good, once fully chilled.
A half cup of raspberries or blackberries can be substituted for the blueberries.

Nutritional info per slice (without garnishes):
272.9 calories ~ 27.9 grams fat ~ 1.8 grams net carbs ~ 4 grams protein


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