Fresh Fruit Tart & A Le Creuset Giveaway!!!

Spring is quickly making its entrance here in the South. It will quickly usher its way in and then out again before we've even had a chance to turn around. We generally only have 3 seasons we recognize here in the South: Winter (better known as Wintah' for us in the Bible Belt), Summer (Summah') and Hot Summer (Hawt Summah'). Sure, for the blink of an eye, we might catch a glimpse of another season, but it is certainly short lived. So, Southerners savor any mild weather that comes our way. 60 degree weather and low humidity has every Southern Belle pulling out her flip-flops and running for the tanning beds. It also makes us start reaching for lighter fare. Lord knows we shudder at the thought of having to step out in that blessed swimsuit for the first time each summer. If you're in that same boat,  then I've got a recipe for you! A Fresh Fruit Tart. Nothing spells Spring for me quite like a fresh fruit tart. All the bright colors chilled to perfection atop a shortbread crust. Oh, but don't be fooled. There is certainly a sinful element to this tart. It is nestled in between the fruit and the crust. It is the creamy, luscious cream cheese based filing. Making this fresh dessert just sinful enough to be considered as such, yet still light enough to maintain your dress size (or pant size for you fellas). Unless of course you eat the entire thing.....then there's no guarantees.
Oh, and wouldn't this make the perfect addition to your Easter buffet! And, it can easily be made a day or so in advance. Enjoy!

Fresh Fruit Tart

Recipe adapted from one created by
Miss Paula Deen via Food Network
Ingredients
Crust:
•1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
•1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•1 1/2 sticks  butter, softened and sliced
Filling:
•1 (8-ounce) package Light cream cheese, softened
•1/2 cup granulated sugar (or 1/4 c. splenda & 1/4 c sugar)
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract or Princess Cake Emulsion
Topping:
•Fresh strawberries, kiwi slices, blueberries, raspberries
Glaze:
•1 (6-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
•1 tablespoon cornstarch
•1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
•1/4 cup granulated sugar
•Whipped cream, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
For the crust: In a food processor, combine the confectioners' sugar, flour, and butter, and process until the mixture forms a ball. With your fingers, press the dough into a large tart pan (preferably with a removable bottom), taking care to push the crust into the indentations in the sides. Pat until the crust is even. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool
For the filling and topping: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust. Arrange the fruit as desired.
For the glaze: Combine the limeade, cornstarch, lime juice, and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until clear and thick, about 2 minutes. Let cool. With a pastry brush, glaze the entire tart. You will not use all of the glaze.
Keep the tart in the refrigerator. Remove about 15 minutes before serving. Slice into 8 wedges and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

If your still reading, you must be waiting for the best part......Its Giveaway Time again!!!
So.... you'd like to make a tart, but you don't have any kind of tart pan. Hmmm...Well, then today is your lucky day! The nice folks over at CSN Stores contacted me regarding hosting a giveaway for them. Well, you know I said Yes!
CSN offers tons of products from kids bedding to cookware. They are certainly a one stop shop for all your needs. So for the giveaway, I have chosen this:

A beautiful 9.5" Le Creuset Tart Pan for my sweet readers! I love this tart pan...I really want one for myself. Hint, hint Easter Bunny :)
 Here's how you enter to win:
You must be a Sinful Southern Sweets follower to enter. So, follow me publicly via Google Friends. Then,
1)Go to the CSN Store. Browse around and then come back here leaving me a comment and telling me of another CSN item you love. This counts as one entry.
2) You can earn another chance to win by following me on Twitter. Leave a comment telling me you're  now following or were already following.
3) Tweet about my giveaway. Leave me another comment saying you tweeted with a link to the tweet. You can do this once a day.
4) Blog about my giveaway. This will earn you 3 extra entries for this. Make sure to leave 3 separate comments.
*Make sure to leave your email address if it is not public in your profile so I will have a way to contact you.
Good Luck!!
And when you win that great tart pan, make sure to try Paula's springtime tart recipe!! Winner will be announced Monday, March 28th. Good luck!!