SUNSHINE TART

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Despite its brightly beaming nature, all eyes will be directly on this golden orb when you bring it out at a brithday event...so don't wait 'till the sun goes down to serve up slices! On the face of it, t he lighthearted tart will attract attention thanks to its pretzel-stick rays, sublime lime sunglasses and smiling strawberry lips. Besides those whimsical decorations, the dazzling dessert's homemasde crust, cream cheese layer and lemon topping are sure to get glowing reviews.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup finely crushed pretzels
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup whipped topping
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
21 pretzel sticks
1 medium lime
1 fresh strawberry with hull

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust; top with pie filling. Remove sides of pan; place tart on a 17-in. round covered board or platter, Break 7 pretzel sticks in half. Insert 1 in. apart into cream filling, alternating whole and halved pretzels., For sunglasses, cut the lime in half lengthwise; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 large lime slices, cut side up, for sunglasses. Remove the pulp from 2 more slices; cut 2 strips of peel and place next to lime slices., Remove leaves from strawberry; place over sunglasses for eyelashes. Cut strawberry in half; place with cut side down and wide sides together for mouth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Maputuku Victor
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Poland
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


Aqib Ahmad
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I'm not a huge fan of tarts, but this one was really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I would definitely make this again.


kaium badsha mixed All
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This tart was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abeer_shahid_1825 Abeer_shahid_18
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


atamai kennessy
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This tart was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


My Own shop
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Laxmi Maharjan
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


Cristina Flores
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I'm not a huge fan of tarts, but this one was really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I would definitely make this again.


love Davis
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This tart was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahamad Shabad
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassankhan Koky
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This tart was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


Xolisa Thafeni
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dezz TheGOAT
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


Janet Takyi
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I'm not a huge fan of tarts, but this one was really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I would definitely make this again.


Rabnawaz Jan
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This tart was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mryum Ayesha
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Rahman Mazari
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This tart was a delight! The combination of the sweet and tart fruits was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make dessert.