Bite-Size Berry Tartlets

BITE SIZE BERRY TARTLETS
2 (12-oz.) pkgs. Frozen blackberries or raspberries, thawed (can do a mixture)
½ c. sugar
1/3 c. fresh orange juice
1/8 t. salt
2 T. cornstarch
2 T. water
1 ½ T. butter
½ t. vanilla
3 (2.1-oz.) pkg. frozen miniature phyllo shells, thawed
1 ¼ c. frozen whipped topping, thawed
Fresh blackberries or raspberries, to garnish on top

1. Combine the frozen berries, sugar, juice and salt in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
3. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Discard solids.
4. Return the berry juice mixture to pan.
5. Combine cornstarch and water and stir to mix well. Add to the juice mixture.
6. Bring to boil, stirring constantly and cook 1 minute.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool slightly.
9. Spoon 2 t. of berry juice mixture into each shell.
10. Chill for at least 2 hours.
11. Top each tartlet with 2 t. of whipped topping and top off with a fresh berry of your choice.