Celebrate Independence Day with this delicious and healthy patriotic dessert! With its mix of colorful berries atop a cream filling, this tasty treat is a must-have for your holiday picnic. The recipe makes four servings, but it can easily be multiplied to serve a crowd.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 whole graham crackers (4 squares)

• 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened

• 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• 1 tablespoon powdered (confectioners') sugar

• 2 cups mixed berries: raspberries, strawberries, blueberries

• 4 paper muffin cups

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Finely crush graham crackers and divide crumbs among 4 muffin cups. A muffin tray will help you shape them correctly.

2. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar with a whisk to make no-cook pastry cream.

3. Spoon mixture on top of graham cracker crumbs.

4. Top with berries. You can save some berries to decorate the plate.

5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Makes 4 tarts; serving size is 1 tart

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 105; Fat: 1g; Carbs: 18g; Protein: 5g; Sodium: 250mg

Recipe Card for Red, White and Blue Berry Tarts

Source: The StayWell Company, LLC