Use flavorful ripe berries to make this simple freeform tart.

Rustic Strawberry-Almond Tart

3 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup almond paste
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 pints strawberries, sliced
1/2 (15 ounce) container refrigerated pie crusts
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 egg white, beaten

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (225°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Process SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, cornstarch, almond paste, and butter in a food processor until crumbly.
3. Combine SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener mixture and strawberries in large bowl, tossing to coat.
4. Unroll piecrust onto prepared pan. Place strawberry mixture in center of crust; fold edge of crust over filling to partially cover filling, pleating crust as necessary. Brush crust with egg white.
5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is well browned. Cool on parchment on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 8 servings.
Preparation Time:15 Minutes
Total Time: 55 Minutes

Nutrition Info Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories 220 | Calories from Fat 120 | Fat 13g (sat 3.0g) | Cholesterol 10mg | Sodium 190mg | Carbohydrates 22g | Fiber 2g | Sugars 1g | Protein 3g

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.