dessert

Elves' Forest Berry Tart

Name: Elves' Forest Berry Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pre-made pie crust; 2 cups mixed berries; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Inspired by the lush forests of Mirkwood, this tart captures the essence of the natural bounty that elves might gather and enjoy in their serene woodland realm.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 pre-made pie crust
2 cups mixed berries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
2
Roll out pie crust and place in a tart pan.
3
In a bowl, mix berries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
4
Pour berry mixture into crust.
5
Bake for 25 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Serve this dessert while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!