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                          Strawberry Tartlets

Recipe By     : Essence Of Emeril Show #EE2156
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Tarts                            Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2 1/2  c             Strawberries -- quartered
    1/4  c             Sugar
  1      tb            Brandy
  1 1/2  tb            Corn starch
  4                    Sweet pastry shells (3") --
                       - fully baked
 16                    Strawberry slices
    1/2  c             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 corn starch 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.

Yield: 4 Servings


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