(NAPSA)—Whencooking up a romantic dinner for two, reach for the fruit that is revered as a symbol of love in some countries—the luscious mango. Withits intense fruity flavor and aroma, the mangois a perfect partner to help youcelebrate with your special someone. For a sweet yet sultry end to your meal, try Ingrid Hoffmann’s “I Heart” Mango Tart, which shines with a flaky crust, fresh mango and a crumbly cinnamon and coconut topping. The tropical flavors will transport you to a paradise for your senses and create a memorable evening for two. Need more reasons to keep mangos near and dearto your heart? Not only do versatile mangos bring an essenceof the tropics to an array of dishes and beverages, but they are available year-round and are an excellent source of vitamins A and C and a good sourceoffiber, making them a healthy way to tempt the taste buds anytimeof year. “I Heart” Mango Tart Makes 6 Servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes 6 frozen 3-inch individual tart shells 3 ripe mangos,peeled, pitted and diced % cup sugar, divided 1 tablespoon lemonjuice % teaspoonsalt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut % teaspoon cinnamon 4 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature A sweettart for your sweetheart. Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray and place tart shells on sheet. To make the topping: Combine the flour, coconut, cinnamon and the remaining 4% cup sugar in a large bowl. Add butter, squeezing mixture together to form a loose ball, then break into small pieces and sprinkle evenly over each tart. Bake until filling is bubbly and topping is golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. To makethe filling: Com- bine the mangos, % cup sugar, lemon juice and salt in a large bowl; spoon into the tart shells. Serve with whipped cream and diced mango. To see a video of Ingrid Hoffmann preparing her “I Heart” Mango Tart, visit www.mango.org/loveyour mango. For more recipes and instructions on howto select and cut a mango, visit www.mango.org. Mangosare available anytimeof year to add somesunshineto your plate.Following aretips from the National Mango Board to get the most of the mango experience: Colorisn’t the best indicator of ripeness. To determine if a mangois ripe, squeezegently. Aripe mangowill giveslightly but not betoo soft. To ripen firm mangos, store at room temperature. Theywill continue to ripen, becoming sweeter andsofter over several days. Once ripe, store mangosin the refrigerator for up to five days. Mangos may be peeled, cubed and placed in an airtight containerin the refrigerator for several daysorin the freezerfor up to six months.
