Espresso Tart with Raspberries

Recipe developed for Cabot Creamery Cooperative

 1 1/2 cup chocolate cookie or graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons dry instant espresso or coffee granules (optional)
Cooking spray
1 cup Cabot Greek Style Yogurt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 (5.9 ounce) package chocolate-flavored pudding and pie filling
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cold espresso or strongly brewed coffee
1/3 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups whole fresh raspberries
1/3 cup seedless raspberry preserves
2 tablespoons coffee or raspberry flavored liqueur (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat 10-inch tart pan with removable rim or springform pan with cooking spray.

2. In medium bowl, combine crumbs, butter, sugar and instant espresso, if using. Press mixture evenly over bottom and up sides of prepared pan.

3. Bake for 8 minutes; set aside until cool.

4. With electric mixer, beat pudding mix and milk on low speed for two minutes until smooth; add yogurt, beating just until blended. Gently fold in vanilla, espresso and whipped topping.

5. Spoon mixture into crust, spreading evenly. Chill until cold and firm, at least one hour.

6. Shortly before serving, microwave preserves on high power for 30 seconds or until just melted; stir in liqueur, if desired and let cool. Arrange berries berries over top of tart and brush lightly with preserve mixture. Remove rim from pan to serve. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Analysis
Calories 320 ,Total Fat 12g ,Saturated Fat 7g ,Sodium 593mg ,Carbohydrates 50g ,Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 3g ,Calcium 60mg