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Apricot Tart

1 Basic Tart Crust

3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided use

1 tbsp milk

1 tbsp grated orange peel

2/3 cup heavy cream

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup water

4 medium apricots

2 cups strawberries

1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Combine 1/4 cup sugar, milk and orange peel; mix well.

Add cream and beat until thickened.

Spread mixture over bottom of baked tart shell.

Combine remaining sugar, cornstarch, juices and water in saucepan; mix well.

Bring to boil over medium heat; cook and stir 1 minute longer.

Refrigerate at least 2 hours to cool mixture.

Spoon filling over cream cheese layer in pastry.

Arrange fruit over top and serve.