Ginger, Coconut and Papaya Tart

Ginger, Coconut and Papaya Tart
Ginger, Coconut and Papaya Tart
There's a rich cream cheese base in this simple yet sophisticated dessert.
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  • Served Person: Serves 8
Fruit Ginger Dessert Bake Coconut Papaya Summer Bon Appétit
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • Carbohydrate 71 g(24%)
  • Cholesterol 31 mg(10%)
  • Fat 23 g(36%)
  • Fiber 4 g(17%)
  • Protein 4 g(8%)
  • Saturated Fat 14 g(70%)
  • Sodium 276 mg(12%)
  • Calories 491

Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F. Unfold crust and press out fold lines. Sprinkle with flour. Roll out to 12 1/2-inch round. Arrange floured side down in 11-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Pierce bottom and sides with fork. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Check crust during baking; if sides of crust slide down, press up with back of fork. Cool completely. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in cream of coconut and sugar, then 3/4 cup coconut and ginger. Spread filling in crust. Arrange papaya attractively atop filling. Melt preserves in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. Brush over papaya. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup toasted coconut around edge of tart and in center. Refrigerate until filling is firm, at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F. Unfold crust and press out fold lines. Sprinkle with flour. Roll out to 12 1/2-inch round. Arrange floured side down in 11-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Pierce bottom and sides with fork. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Check crust during baking; if sides of crust slide down, press up with back of fork. Cool completely. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in cream of coconut and sugar, then 3/4 cup coconut and ginger. Spread filling in crust. Arrange papaya attractively atop filling. Melt preserves in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. Brush over papaya. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup toasted coconut around edge of tart and in center. Refrigerate until filling is firm, at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)