These mini sweet tarts are the perfect bite if you’re looking for a quick and fresh dessert.
Serving Size: 2 tarts
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 8 mini premade phyllo shells
- ¾ cup diced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Directions:
- Mix strawberries, basil, and sugar together. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to bring out some of the strawberry juice.
- Over medium-low heat, simmer the strawberry mixture for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool in the fridge for at least an hour to thicken. If using chia seeds, add in strawberry mixture before placing in the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 350 F°
- Spoon mixture into phyllo shells and bake for 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition Information / Amount per serving
Calories – 180
Total fat – 6 g
Saturated fat – 3 g
Cholesterol – 23 mg
Sugars – 24 g
Protein – 3 g
Total Carbohydrates – 30 g
Dietary Fiber – 2 g
Sodium – 41 mg
Added Sugars – 13 g
For more delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and cooking and nutrition classes, contact the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center at (970) 495-5916 or see the KRNC website. More health tips are also available at the College of Health and Human Sciences Pinterest board. Lastly, don’t forget to sign up for the KRNC monthly newsletter!
The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center is in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, part of CSU’s College of Health and Human Sciences.
