Strawberry Tarts

• 1½ cups flour, sifted
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup shortening
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
• Pinch salt
• 2 drops vanilla extract
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced

Sift flour and salt together; cut in shortening; sprinkle with water until dough begins to stick together. Divide dough into six parts. Roll each to circle 1/8 inch thick. Line pans with dough; trim and flute edges. Prick dough with fork. Bake at 440°F. for 15 minutes or until golden brown. When cooled fill with strawberry cream.
Beat whipping cream until stiff. Add sugar, salt, and vanilla.
Mix until blended. Fold in strawberries. Spoon into individual piecrusts. Serves 6.

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