Summer Berry Tart

Summer Berry Tart

1 box vanilla instant pudding mix

1 orange, zested

1/2 pint raspberries

1/2 pint blueberries

6 large strawberries, sliced

1 graham cracker crust

Prepare homemade graham cracker crust using your favorite recipe.

I like to use my tart pan for this dessert, 

but you can also use a pie pan.

Bake for 8 minutes.  Allow to cool thoroughly.

Scroll down a post to find Lucy's tips on zesting.

(or click here)

Prepare the pudding mix according to the pie filling directions.

Let stand 5 minutes.  Stir orange zest into the pudding.

Spread a layer over the graham cracker crust.

Arrange fruit on the pudding.

Tuesday Tip of the Day - Zesting

Loads of recipes call for the juice of lemons, limes and oranges, but what about the zest? Whenever a recipe call for just the juice of the fruit, I always zest the peel first. 

Using your microplaner or other zesting tool, zest the peel of the fruit over a clean paper towel. Be careful not to zest the white pithy part which can be quite bitter.

Allow the zest to dry completely on the paper towel. Once dry, place in a marked container in a cool, dry place. You are now ready to add zest to your favorite recipes without having to purchase the zest in the store, which can be very costly.