Rose Knows The Poconos
This fruit tart is truly a masterpiece. Sweetened sour cream pastry filling is layered underneath a bounty of fresh summer fruit, making this a dessert no one will forget.
Serves 6–8
Ingredients
Ready-to-bake piecrust 2 c. half-and-half 2 tsp. vanilla extract ½ c. sugar 5 egg yolks 3 tbsp. cornstarch (dissolved in 3 tbsp. of half-and-half) 1 c. sour cream 6 strawberries, sliced 2 kiwis, sliced ⅔ c. blueberries ⅔ c. raspberries ⅔ c. blackberries ⅔ c. mandarin orange slices...
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