Fresh Strawberry Tart

Description
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Serves: 8

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 2 cups miniature marshmallows
 * 2½ cups rice cereal
 * 1 (3½ -ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
 * 1¼ cups milk
 * 1 cup whipping cream
 * 1 teaspoon almond extract
 * 1 pint fresh strawberries

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows, heating until marshmallows are melted, stirring frequently.
 * 2) Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in cereal until well-mixed.
 * 3) Pat mixture in an oiled 9-inch pie pan. (To help with this process, you will need to rub your hands with a little oil or butter.)
 * 4) Beat pudding mix, milk, whipping cream, and extract together at high speed for 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Spoon mixture into the cereal crust.
 * 5) Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
 * 6) Just before serving, wash strawberries and remove the stems. Gently press strawberries stem side down into the cream filling.