Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE TART

Category: Tarts

1 single prepared refrigerated pie crust
2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1 1/2 to 2 pints strawberries, stemmed and halved
2 tbsp strawberry or red currant jelly, melted

Preheat oven to 425. Press pie crust into 9 inch round tart pan with removable bottom. Fold edge in; press firmly against side of pan. Prick crust all over with a fork. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Cook on rack.

Filling: Beat cheese, sugar and vanilla to blend thoroughly. When tart shell is completely cool, spread cheese mixture evenly over chocolate. Arrange strawberries on cheese mixture; brush lightly with jelly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

NOTE: I like to melt some dark chocolate and drizzle over the tart in a criss-cross pattern.